More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness
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Loneliness Is a Public Health Emergency. Here's What Helps, According to Experts
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We need to understand the difference between isolation and loneliness
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Pandemic Spreads Isolation, and Nations Try to Soften the Sounds of Silence
TOKYO—A year ago when Japan was under a pandemic state of emergency, Seiji Saejima called his ex-wife for the first time since they divorced a few years earlier. He said she told him she was about to remarry and asked him not to call again.
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Stress from the pandemic can destroy relationships with friends — even families
Tell the truth: You’ve started to size up friends and relations as potentially lethal threats. You’re avoiding the longtime pal who’s married to an emergency room doctor, and maybe also the demonstrative sister who can’t stay six feet away. Conversely, perhaps you’ve finally told off the worrywart who keeps trying to persuade you to sterilize your mail.
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COVID-19: How to Cope with Ongoing Isolation
Wondering how COVID-19 is affecting your mental health? Looking for strategies to reduce feelings of stress and loneliness during COVID-19?
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Expert Advice on Surviving the Loneliest Parts of Being Self-Isolated
Whether you're needing a hug or lacking motivation, here's how to navigate social distancing when you’re alone.