You may have thousands—even millions—of followers on social media, but still feel an emptiness that no number of likes can ...

Putnam, author of the seminal work on social capital and isolation “Bowling Alone,” believes looking back to… How Zoom and social isolation are challenging the mental health of America’s ...

To measure their social isolation, the scientists used a tool called the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), which helps people report their own functions ...

One segment of Americans at particular risk of social isolation, loneliness and their negative impacts are select populations who live in rural areas. “There is an urgent need to take action and ...

In today’s world, where aging populations are growing faster than ever, one silent epidemic continues to undermine the wellbeing of older adults: social isolation. Often accompanied by ...

Experts have linked such isolation in part to hearing loss, which can interfere with communication and relationship building. The 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory named improving social ...

More information: Scott William et al, A systematic review to identify assessment instruments for social isolation or ...

The goal of the program is to offset the social isolation experienced by many students since the pandemic began. The program was funded in the 2021-22 California State Budget. “During this extremely ...

A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation. Led by Monash University ...