Loneliness is about more than the need to belong

Feeling supported and having a sense of control are key factors in feeling lonely, according to new research.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 28, 2023 ~5 min

Lonely feelings can lead to higher mortality risk

"It's the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health."

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 18, 2023 ~6 min


Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?

Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Dec. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Expert: In-person work alone won’t fix loneliness

Is returning to the office the solution to loneliness? Not if your work culture is the true problem.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
Dec. 1, 2023 ~7 min

It takes a lot of alone time to start feeling lonely

Spending time alone doesn't necessarily mean you feel lonely, a new study finds. Unless you spend more than 75% of your time by yourself.

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Loneliness can rob older adults of sleep

Loneliness can lead to sleepless nights for middle-aged and older adults, according to new research.

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Can a robot ‘friend’ ease loneliness?

The number of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990. Can companion robots alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

Dan Vahaba-Duke • futurity
July 14, 2023 ~6 min

For people with diabetes, loneliness is a big heart health risk

For people with diabetes, loneliness is a bigger risk factor for heart disease than diet, exercise, smoking, and depression.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
July 7, 2023 ~5 min


To fight loneliness, find a sense of purpose

A new study found that feelings of loneliness were less common in people who reported a purposeful life, regardless of their age.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
June 28, 2023 ~5 min

College students who cut social media use have less anxiety

College students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes a day had less anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a new study finds.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
June 14, 2023 ~6 min

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