Depression can be an invisible barrier that makes social interaction feel daunting. It can lead to a vicious cycle where social withdrawal exacerbates depressive symptoms, creating a larger hurdle for ...

Isolation is not our normal state. That fact has become abundantly clear these past few months as we have been relegated to socializing less frequently and using virtual means when we do. And while ...

Periods of prolonged social isolation have long been associated with difficult emotions and, in some cases, with the ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Spending too much time alone can make even basic social interactions feel awkward or even exhausting.

Older adults who are socially isolated and digitally excluded experienced a 60% higher risk of depression, according to a January study published in Medicine. Additionally, physical function outcomes ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — After a weekend of heavy snow, the impact may go beyond icy roads and shoveled driveways. Mental health experts say feelings of seasonal depression, isolation, and burnout can ...

Ketamine can effectively treat depression, but whether depressed patients with alcohol use disorder can safely use ketamine repeatedly remains unclear clinically. To investigate this possibility, ...

Illinois teens are turning to alcohol and drug use at alarming rates. New research published May 8 from the University of Illinois finds that alcohol use among Illinois teens is now double the ...