How pandemic measures increased loneliness—and what we can do to bring warmth back to the people we care about, by WendyPatrickPhD
Source: Pexels/PixabayMany people have been lonely for years—a state of being that was exacerbated by the pandemic. Mareike Ernst et al. [i] recognize loneliness and social isolation as increasingly common public health concerns pre-COVID-19 pandemic, due to their serious impact on well-being, mental and physical health, and longevity. They note that the pandemic, along with associated containment measures, made loneliness and social isolation even more relevant.
Interestingly, Ernst et al. note that within the pandemic context, loneliness and social isolation are distinct concepts, because some people might have fewer contacts, but not feel lonely.
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