Loneliness refers to the subjective feeling of being isolated and excluded, whereas aloneness measures the objective amount of time spent without other people

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Research by organizational scholar Jane Dutton demonstrates that brief, enjoyable interpersonal interactions meaningfully increase individual well-being without requiring a lasting bond

Surveys show that on average, Americans report feeling more isolated than the typical resident of Europe

Maintaining a high number of ambivalent interpersonal relationships correlates with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Decades of psychological research indicate that ambivalent relationships, or frenemies, cause greater harm to health and happiness than purely adversarial relationships

Psychological data indicates individuals can spend approximately 75 percent of their time alone before experiencing feelings of loneliness

Omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies contribute to depression, dementia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder

Degradation of neuron membrane function contributes to cognitive decline, memory impairment, and mood disorders

High school and college students in Georgia raised repeated concerns with Keisha Lance Bottoms regarding access to mental health services

Keisha Lance Bottoms committed to expanding access to youth mental health services in Georgia

A specific gene variant providing resistance against HIV also increases susceptibility to the autoimmune disease ankylosing spondylitis

Regulatory T cells suppress immune responses to prevent the immune system from attacking healthy body cells and tissues

Acute stress from events like skydiving causes temporary fluctuations in blood immune cell counts that normalize within an hour

Severe early-life childhood stress induces alterations in human immune system markers measurable 10 to 15 years later

Physiological stress triggers the release of the hormone cortisol in the human body

An overly reactive immune system that attacks normal body tissues leads to autoimmune diseases or allergies

Severe stress during childhood correlates with measurable alterations in human immune system markers 10 to 15 years later

Healing for Gaza pairs Arabic-speaking interpreters with international clinicians to conduct remote psychological therapy for patients in Gaza

Introducing expressive therapies such as dance, music, or art too rapidly can overwhelm war-traumatized children

Post-traumatic stress disorder clinical models developed in the 1970s rely on the assumption that a patient has returned to a physically safe environment

Making unrealistic promises to trauma survivors in active war zones can undermine trust in clinicians and cause individuals to withdraw from therapy