As I have written about in a previous column [i], anyone who has found themselves suddenly single for the holidays has experienced the social and emotional challenges of unexpectedly facing a season ...

A 2023 survey found that 60% of Americans of all ages feel lonely. While we may assume this primarily affects older adults, ...

Past studies have identified a loneliness-rumination-depression nexus. Rumination is defined as repetitive and intrusive negative thoughts and feelings, and loneliness as a gap between desired and ...

In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness has paradoxically become a growing epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. As social media platforms continue to dominate our daily interactions, ...

Dear Annie: My mother died when I was 5, and I grew up in a very abusive childhood — abuse in every sense of the word. I’m still traumatized over my childhood and I am now 65. I ended up in what I ...

Leadership is often portrayed as a solo endeavor, but the reality is far more complex. Many CEOs experience a deep sense of isolation, which can impact their decision-making, resilience and overall ...

Loneliness is more likely to cause depression if one keeps ruminating on how lonely they are. This is the essence of a study by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that has therapeutic implications for ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

Even the most accomplished leaders can feel isolated at the top. Balancing difficult decisions, maintaining professional boundaries and projecting confidence while leading through uncertainty can ...