Almost 1 in 3 Australians experiences loneliness. For people with disability and care workers, that number can be even ...

The bestselling author says social media is useful for communication, but it is not the same thing as real connection.

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New documentary features groundbreaking science exploring the vital importance of human social connection on our physical and mental health.

It might sound like a contradiction, but if you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. One in four Australians experience persistent loneliness, indicating that its associated impact on happiness is ...

Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new Brigham Young University research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. Research ...

Loneliness and social isolation carry the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to experts who say loneliness is on the rise in the U.S. Recent data from Gallup finds that about ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

Climate change is widely understood as an environmental and economic threat, but new research from the University of Sydney shows it is also a growing social crisis, weakening the relationships people ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Melissa Wheeler covers leadership strategy and the future of work. Hybrid work provides opportunities for greater flexibility ...

Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...