Young People Are Lonelier Than Ever

by Andrew Baird | Apr 22, 2022 | Media

30 percent say they don’t know how to make new friends and they’ve never felt more alone.

A Rising Tally of Lonely Deaths on the Streets

by Andrew Baird | Apr 6, 2022 | Media

More than ever it has become deadly to be homeless in America, especially for men in their 50s and 60s.

Lonely Science: Women and early-career scientists in academia were among those hardest hit by COVID-19 disruptions

by Andrew Baird | Mar 17, 2022 | Media

While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the professional and personal lives of scientists, some groups were affected more than others.

Alone and lonely: The economic cost of solitude

by Andrew Baird | Dec 19, 2021 | Media

Western countries are facing an ‘epidemic of solitude’. Though its impact on mental health has attracted considerable attention, little is known about its economic effects. Though the relationship is complex and non-linear, a region with more lonely people will...

Young people hit hardest by loneliness and depression during Covid-19

by Andrew Baird | Apr 13, 2021 | Media

A CDC online survey indicates that young people between the ages of 18-24 are more likely to suffer mental health problems during the pandemic than any age group.

Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions

by Andrew Baird | Apr 3, 2021 | Media

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.