News-Medical.Net February 2, 2025
Not all loneliness is the same—new research shows that emotional loneliness is more harmful than social loneliness, affecting mental health and even increasing mortality risk. Understanding this distinction can transform interventions and public health strategies.
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Mental Health, a group of authors assessed the limitations of a unidimensional loneliness framework and advocated for a multidimensional model to enhance understanding, interventions, and public health strategies.
Background
Imagine sitting in a crowded room yet feeling profoundly alone. You are not alone in this experience; globally, nearly 33% of adults report feeling lonely. Loneliness is a growing global health crisis, recognized by the World Health Organization as a major public health concern. Studies link loneliness...
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