Loneliness

Loneliness is one of the most widespread psychological experiences of modern life. A person can be surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone. Loneliness is not simply the absence...

Loneliness is often described as an emotional experience, but it is much more than simply being alone. A person can spend hours surrounded by other people and still feel profoundly...

Loneliness is often described as an emotional experience, yet contemporary psychiatry increasingly recognizes it as a complex neurobiological state capable of influencing cognition, emotion, behavior, immunity, and even brain structure....