The Loneliness Epidemic: How Digital Friendships Are (and Aren’t) Filling the Gap

The Loneliness Epidemic: How Digital Friendships Are (and Aren’t) Filling the Gap

If you’re reading this on your phone, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company — statistically speaking, at least. The average American spends more than seven hours a day staring at a screen, toggling between group chats, Instagram stories and the endless scroll of TikTok. Notifications ping, memes fly and the group chat is always “active.” But for all the digital noise, there’s a quieter, heavier feeling that’s become just as common: l…

The Digital Illusion: Addressing Loneliness in a Screen

Last Updated on 10th June 2025 Read Time: 5.2 Minutes10th June 2025Share this with your friends, family, and colleaguesLoneliness is a difficult emotion to face and most people experience it at some point in their lives. Despite being surrounded by so-called connections and followers, it is often only screen deep and can leave many feeling unfulfilled when it comes to their real-world lives. This can be especially difficult for children and youn…

What is contrast loneliness? Experts explain why it happens after spending time with others

Contrast loneliness—sadness after being around others—sheds new light on the loneliness epidemic. While many believe that spending time with people is the cure, experts say that’s not always the case. ... Read more The post What is contrast loneliness? Experts explain why it happens after spending time with others appeared first on My Positive Outlooks.