Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on loneliness.
The “men have shallower friendships” story is too blunt. In a 2026 Sex Roles analysis of 1,899 young adults, the familiar gender friendship gap was largely driven by one group: white men rep…
Read articleA 2026 fNIRS hyperscanning study involving 20 dyads found that structured chord progressions paired with live eye contact increased activity in social-brain regions and produced partner-spec…
Read articleA 2026 pilot randomized trial involving 36 older U.S. veterans with PTSD symptoms found that a structured social-function group therapy produced stronger signals for romantic and family func…
Read articleLoneliness raises measured risk of Alzheimer’s, suicidal ideation, and completed suicide. The associations are documented; the precise magnitudes are not.
Read articleIn Japan, a country facing unique demographic challenges, loneliness has emerged as a pressing public health issue, intricately linked with the phenomenon known as hikikomori, or extreme soc…
Read articleIn the kaleidoscope of mental health solutions, companion animals emerge as silent yet profoundly impactful healers, particularly for the youth navigating the tumultuous journey from adolesc…
Read articleIn a comprehensive analysis of the 2021 National Health Interview Survey, stark differences in self-reported feelings of depression based on living arrangements come to light. The study reve…
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