Researchers report social isolation is linked to changes in brain structures and increased risks of developing mental health disorders.
Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.
Researchers theorize social 'survival mode' triggers the preference for greater personal space in lonely people.
A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.
Researchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection.
Researchers report digital addiction can lead people to feel more anxious, depressed and lonely.
Those who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report.
Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.
People who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.
Researchers report a gentle touch from another person can help to soothe the pain of social exclusion.
According to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.
Loneliness increases self centeredness while being self centered contributes to feelings of loneliness, a new study reports.
