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Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

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Loneliness is one of the most under-discussed health crises of our time. These articles draw on social psychology to explain why belonging matters, what disconnection does to the body, and how to build real connection in a distracted world.

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You will find research on belonging, social pain, and the mechanics of intimacy alongside practical frameworks for understanding your own connection patterns and building relationships that actually sustain you.

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Articles in Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

Can a Pet Really Replace a Best Friend?

Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

Can a Pet Really Replace a Best Friend?

The research on pets and loneliness is genuinely encouraging, and genuinely more complicated than "get a dog and you'll feel better."

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The Loneliness Epidemic Is Real, and It's Making Us Sick

Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

The Loneliness Epidemic Is Real, and It's Making Us Sick

Why the U.S. Surgeon General called disconnection a national health emergency, and what it means for you.

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Loneliness Is as Deadly as Smoking a Pack a Day

Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

Loneliness Is as Deadly as Smoking a Pack a Day

A landmark body of research puts a number on something most people feel but never quantify: connection keeps you alive longer.

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Scrolling Won't Fix Your Loneliness. Here's What Will

Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

Scrolling Won't Fix Your Loneliness. Here's What Will

"Just put yourself out there" isn't backed by evidence. Here's what the research says works instead.

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The 85-Year Harvard Study That Found the Secret to a Happy Life

Psychology, Loneliness & Connection

The 85-Year Harvard Study That Found the Secret to a Happy Life

It's not money, fame, or career success. Harvard's longest-running study points somewhere else entirely.

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