In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness has paradoxically become a growing epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. As social media platforms continue to dominate our daily interactions, ...

In an era where social media dominates our daily lives, a peculiar contradiction has emerged. Despite being more connected than ever through digital platforms, people are experiencing unprecedented ...

As I have written about in a previous column [i], anyone who has found themselves suddenly single for the holidays has experienced the social and emotional challenges of unexpectedly facing a season ...

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FRESNO, Calif. -- The holidays can be the happiest time of the year, but for some, it can also be very lonely. "For me, loneliness started as a young child, I can say as young as 9 years old," said ...

Feeling lonely even when you're not alone? Your beliefs may be the hidden cause. Learn how they shape your experience and how you can break free.

With the colder weather setting in, it may be tempting to hunker down indoors. But after a while, that can take a toll on your mental health. That’s why it’s important to keep doing things with loved ...

Dear Annie: My mother died when I was 5, and I grew up in a very abusive childhood –abuse in every sense of the word. I’m still traumatized over my childhood and I am now 65. I ended up in what I ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Isolation can be a real issue for thousands of Ohio seniors. A new survey reveals that some seniors have not had meaningful ...