A survey shows people feel lonelier during the holidays, but it's a small part of a large epidemic that the U.S. Surgeon General says can increase someone's risk of premature death. Members of the United Way of Connecticut speak about the organization's efforts to increase social connection and how we can all do the same in our everyday lives.
The Center for Inclusion and Belonging has developed the Barometer of Belonging to help measure how connected someone feels to society. In a newly released report, the group explains how a majority of the nearly 5,000 people surveyed said they didn't feel like they belonged at work, in their local community, or in the country.
From an increased risk of heart disease to cognitive decline, loneliness is not just something that impacts people mentally, but physically as well. The Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness is working to create guidelines for health officials so they can better spot and treat the markers of loneliness.
In our series about tackling loneliness, we speak with a Quinnipiac University professor about the role artificial intelligence plays. We also hear from the director of the New York State Office for Aging and how companion robots are helping seniors stay engaged.
State leaders announced an initiative to prioritize programs that promote social connection. It's a way for the state to address this complex issue that reaches all parts of the population.
Sen. Chris Murphy and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz led a roundtable discussion with several community leaders to discuss how loneliness impacts young people and what’s working to create more social connections in their lives.
Students led a roundtable at a middle school in East Hartford to discuss ways they can reach out to their peers and help stop social isolation.
A new report shows the number of people living alone in the U.S. has increased significantly over the past decade, and that's concerning because the study also found more people living alone report feeling depressed than those living with others.
