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We Need to Understand the Difference Between Isolation and Loneliness - The New York Times
Both can pose distinct dangers to our mental and physical health.
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America needs a Chief Friendship Officer
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have no close social connections, a double digit increase from 2013.The author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness says it’s a crisis that needs national leadership.
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Pandemic Spreads Isolation, and Nations Try to Soften the Sounds of Silence
TOKYO—A year ago when Japan was under a pandemic state of emergency, Seiji Saejima called his ex-wife for the first time since they divorced a few years earlier. He said she told him she was about to remarry and asked him not to call again.
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Stress from the pandemic can destroy relationships with friends — even families
Tell the truth: You’ve started to size up friends and relations as potentially lethal threats. You’re avoiding the longtime pal who’s married to an emergency room doctor, and maybe also the demonstrative sister who can’t stay six feet away. Conversely, perhaps you’ve finally told off the worrywart who keeps trying to persuade you to sterilize your mail.
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COVID-19: How to Cope with Ongoing Isolation
Wondering how COVID-19 is affecting your mental health? Looking for strategies to reduce feelings of stress and loneliness during COVID-19?
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Expert Advice on Surviving the Loneliest Parts of Being Self-Isolated
Whether you're needing a hug or lacking motivation, here's how to navigate social distancing when you’re alone.
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Speaker for 'March for Science'
At a time when we can't be together in person, we ask you to join us virtually
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In the Media
Selected media highlights of our research
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New York Times | Nov 18, 2019
Maybe the Best of Things | Nov 10, 2019
New York Times | Nov 9, 2019
APA Speaking of Psychology | Feb 13, 2019
Quartz | June 26, 2018
MPR News | May 31, 2018
NPR On Point | Jan 23, 2018
CNN | Jan 17, 2018
Aspen Ideas Festival | Jan 1, 2018
New York Times | Dec 2017
The Atlantic | June 7, 2017
New York Times | June 1, 2017
USA Today | April 30, 2017
USA Today | April 30, 2017
Web MD | April 16, 2017
Wall Street Journal | June 25, 2015
Maybe the Best of Things | Nov 10, 2019
New York Times | Nov 9, 2019
APA Speaking of Psychology | Feb 13, 2019
Quartz | June 26, 2018
MPR News | May 31, 2018
NPR On Point | Jan 23, 2018
CNN | Jan 17, 2018
Aspen Ideas Festival | Jan 1, 2018
New York Times | Dec 2017
The Atlantic | June 7, 2017
New York Times | June 1, 2017
USA Today | April 30, 2017
USA Today | April 30, 2017
Web MD | April 16, 2017
Wall Street Journal | June 25, 2015
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CNN | March 19, 2015
Time | March 18, 2015
New York Times | March 16, 2015
Huffington Post | March 12, 2015
BBC News | Nov 20, 2014
Reuters | May 26, 2014
Scientific American | May 1, 2011
Forbes | August 24, 2010
Daily Mail | July 28, 2010
Science Daily | July 28, 2010
The Guardian | July 27, 2010
This American Life | Sept 11, 2009
NBC News | March 20, 2008
Washington Post | March 20, 2008
Good Morning America
CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
Time | March 18, 2015
New York Times | March 16, 2015
Huffington Post | March 12, 2015
BBC News | Nov 20, 2014
Reuters | May 26, 2014
Scientific American | May 1, 2011
Forbes | August 24, 2010
Daily Mail | July 28, 2010
Science Daily | July 28, 2010
The Guardian | July 27, 2010
This American Life | Sept 11, 2009
NBC News | March 20, 2008
Washington Post | March 20, 2008
Good Morning America
CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
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