Social isolation and homelessness go hand in hand

Social isolation and homelessness go hand in hand

Disconnection is a common trait I see among people experiencing homelessness — disconnection from society, from family and friends, and from a system they do not trust. Such isolation can lead to a la...

Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue

Stock Unit/ShutterstockAnyone who has experienced loneliness knows how deeply personal it feels. We feel lonely when our social and emotional needs aren’t being met. Because of this, psychological research often focuses on individual-level solutions, encouraging people to change their perceptions or behaviour through therapy. But this focus misses the heart of the issue: the absence of meaningful connection with others. It’s right to be concerne…

WHY LONELINESS SHOULD BE TREATED AS A SOCIAL ISSUE

Fri 09 May 2025: Anyone who has experienced loneliness knows how deeply personal it feels. We feel lonely when our social and emotional needs aren’t being met. Because of this, psychological research often focuses on individual-level solutions, encouraging people to change their perceptions or behaviour through therapy. But this focus misses the heart of the […]

The Watts Connectedness Scale: a new scale for measuring a sense of connectedness to self, others, and world

A general feeling of disconnection has been associated with mental and emotional suffering. Improvements to a sense of connectedness to self, others and th