Let’s Stay Connected! Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults As we age, the dynamics of our social circles change, and for many older individuals, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly challenging....
Hi, I’m Jason Leong, Clinical Psychologist at Prosper Health Collective. In our bustling modern world, where technology connects us in a myriad of ways, genuine connection seems to be an...
Humans are naturally social creatures. The need to connect with other human beings is programmed in our DNA. We are wired for social connection. Since prehistoric time, people have lived...
How Depression impacts Social Connection Depression often leads to social isolation as people who are feeling depressed tend to withdraw from interacting with others. This withdrawal can exacerbate feelings of...
Begin by relating to yourself so that you can relate to others. Feeling good about yourself and knowing what makes you feel good, even when alone, is important. Improving your relationship...
Loneliness is indeed a common and often challenging emotional state that many people experience, but it's not always easy to discuss openly. It encompasses a range of emotions, and it...
1 in 4 people are lonely. Loneliness can impact your physical and mental health. find out some of hte less obvious signs that loneliness may be affecting you in this video from...
Research has suggested that humans are neurologically wired to connect, and as a species we have relied on our tribe to survive and thrive. We have an innate need to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our social routines, and in many cases has reduced the number of people we interact with. This makes it harder to maintain meaningful social connections,...