Is Loneliness Making My Mental Health Struggles Harder
Updated: Apr 6, 2022
Social disconnection is a big problem in modern society. In 2018, Cigna surveyed 20,000 U.S. adults. Nearly half of respondents reported that they sometimes or always feel alone (46%) and/or left out (47%). The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the problem worse – many offices are still closed, gathering in large groups is discouraged, and travel is advised against. Most people are experiencing a lot less social interaction than they’re used to. It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes. But chronic loneliness has a serious negative impact on both physical and mental health.
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