If loneliness is the symptom, then redesigning our culture for connection is the cure. That means valuing caregiving as ...

Sometimes, what feels like a deep depression might actually be your heart crying out for connection. Our emotional landscape is complex, and learning to distinguish between depression and loneliness ...

A growing sense of loneliness - and the associated risks of stroke, heart disease, depression and stress - is spreading among ...

If you notice the guest room is always ready and untouched in your parents’ house, they could be deeply sad without you. They ...

In the fall of 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Dr. Ruth Westheimer, then 95, New York’s Loneliness Ambassador. Long recognized as America’s most famous sex therapist (she ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One local elementary school is working to combat feelings of sadness and loneliness by adding an important piece of equipment to the playground. It started with an entire club ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

There are emotions we instinctively try to ignore. One of them is sadness. As pointed out by Lisa Firestone, adults teach children—from an early age—to immediately stop crying when they are sad. They ...

As adults and as we get older, the responsibilities and stress tend to take over. The gift-giving, financial burdens, family drama, and resentment we feel take over. If holidays feel bittersweet for ...

Multi-award-winning comedian and actor Leon Schuster recently opened up about his battle with depression in kykNet's ...

South African comedy legend Leon Schuster shares his hidden struggles with depression and loneliness, challenging the stigma surrounding mental health.