Social connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. To thrive, we need meaningful interactions with others, and neglecting social health can lead to broader health issues. Unfortunately, ...

A team at Harvard studying the social behavior of mice found that the brain treats isolation and loneliness in much the same way it processes hunger or thirst. Within the hypothalamus, the brain’s hub ...

Every day, despite what life demands from us as educators, friends, daughters, and partners, we find ways to exchange little clips, memes, and funny stories via social media. These are meaningful ...

Liz Keptner sits down with Dr. James James, Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health, and the Division of Addiction and Recovery, to discuss the importance of taking care of our mental health ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Collectively, as a society, we have put enormous effort into making life easier ...

Loneliness colors the life of Kenneth, a 38-year-old Black man who resides in the small town of Cranberry, New York. In this place — with a population of 15,000 and the slogan “Welcome, friend. You’re ...

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social ...