It’s not the feelings of loneliness that are the problem. It’s the stories that we tell ourselves about that experience that make the difference.

Loneliness isn't a disease but rather a risk factor, contributing towards several long-term health conditions. Growing like a silent pandemic, one would think the holiday season is the best time to ...

The holiday season amplifies America's loneliness epidemic, but simple actions can combat isolation better than medication, ...

Q. I am feeling alone, particularly in this holiday season. Many of my friends have died. Some don’t drive while others are dealing with an illness or disability. My small family is on the East Coast.

Professor Sam Carr shares what he's learned about loneliness. (Photo illustration: Blake Cale for Yahoo News; photos: Sam Carr, Adobe Stock) “I've always been interested in the sort of darker sides of ...

Most of us know that feeling lonely isn’t good for anyone. For our aging parents, who have to endure repeated losses, loneliness can become an acute, daily feeling. Loss of abilities they once had, ...

These days, everyone seems to have an opinion about A.I. companions. Last year, I found myself joining the debate, publishing a paper—co-written with two fellow psychology professors and a philosopher ...