Why are so many men lonely today? The hidden patterns affecting mental health and connection

Loneliness has been described as social pain, a psychological mechanism that motivates individuals to seek social connections. This condition is frequently associated to a perceived lack of emotional connection and intimacy. Loneliness overlaps and yet is distinct from solitude.

What is Causing Our Epidemic of Loneliness and How Can We Fix It? Researchers share what Americans have to say about social disconnection and potential solutions

Loneliness is a biological signal. "Loneliness is a sign that we need human connection, just like thirst is a signal of dehydration," he says. With that in mind, being lonely is nothing to be...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health ...

New research reveals loneliness correlates more strongly with physical symptoms than any other demographic factor, yet half of sufferers never discuss it with their doctor Nearly one in three American ...

A young man’s digital life is overflowing, but his real-life connections are missing. He has got thousands of online followers and plenty of people to chat with, but when he needed someone to talk to ...

Some men describe themselves as “extroverted introverts”—comfortable talking to anyone, yet still drawn to solitude. While being alone isn’t the same as being lonely, a lack of meaningful connection ...