Psychology & Psychiatry

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

If there's one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it's that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: How social isolation, loneliness can shorten your life

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in the U.S., but as we take steps to find remedies, a new study reminds us that the two are separate problems, often linked (sometimes in surprising ways) but not always, and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How having a purpose in life can bolster men's mental health

Despite growing awareness about the high rates of suicide among men, research is still needed to examine men's mental health challenges. Existential psychology, with its focus on questions of meaning and value, may bring ...

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