Feeling lonely is a normal human experience that everyone encounters. However, persistent loneliness might be a sign of depression or other mental health issues. Understanding and addressing these ...

You can be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly lonely, and research shows that distinction matters. Two new Cornell University studies found that loneliness isn't just about how many social ...

Loneliness is often described as a simple absence—of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new studies suggest it may be something more complex, and more consequential: not just how ...

At times, when we are surrounded by others, we might feel alienated, disconnected from them and from what is going on around us. Even if we share the space with people we know or members of our ...

At some point in life, almost everyone has experienced the heavy weight of being alone. Whether it’s a quiet evening spent by yourself, a moment of heartbreak or simply feeling misunderstood, those ...

We're facing an epidemic of loneliness, and many people are grappling with the consequences. For several years now, we've been hearing that there is an epidemic of loneliness in our country, largely ...

I am reminded of Gilbert O’Sullivan’s 1971 melancholic ballad, “Alone Again Naturally,” depicting the inevitability of being or feeling alone. It is natural to feel a measure of aloneness in a ...

I am the type of person who values my alone time. I have hobbies like reading and writing that are done best on my own time. Other people can be distracting. Sometimes, having a moment to yourself can ...

Wed, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC We spoke with mental health professionals to learn more about why feeling alone might matter more than being alone, and what people can do to establish the connections ...