Loneliness and Human Disconnection

Loneliness has been linked to a range of negative health outcomes, including neurological, mental, and emotional well-being. Scientific research on loneliness is ongoing, and the findings continue to shed light on the complexities of this human experience. Loneliness and Human Disconnection: Understanding Who Gets lonely, Why, and How to Reconnect, explores the causes, effects, and potential interventions for loneliness. This book defines the difference between loneliness and social isolation and outlines how loneliness affects brain chemistry. Some chapters will investigate the influences of loneliness on mental health and how COVID-19 has played a part in the epidemic. Interventions to reduce and possibly alleviate loneliness are also explored.