The world is currently witnessing a loneliness epidemic. People, even in the age of social media, are feeling lonelier and more isolated than ever. This is the tragic truth of today’s world. Did you ...

It turns out that we routinely underestimate the friendliness of the people around us.

If your teen is constantly FaceTiming, group-chatting, gaming with friends, and replying to 100+ Snap streaks a day, “lonely” ...

In the first segment of our Making a Difference series on loneliness, two local mental health experts weigh in on what ...

From emotionally perceptive chatbots to immersive virtual love stories, AI companions are increasingly stepping into roles ...

Scientists are studying the effect of “social frailty” on memory loss—and testing whether AI companions can help.

Since originating in South Korea, mukbangs have become a widespread internet trend. These videos feature hosts eating food on ...

Learn how social media addiction fuels digital neglect and phubbing, tearing apart real-life relationships and contributing ...

Studies show that kindness may help reduce stress, ease physical pain, fight loneliness, and stay healthy for longer.

On World Kindness Day, today, we explore how technology is creating spaces for empathy and connection to battle modern-day ...

A new study challenges common assumptions about loneliness in young adulthood, finding that feelings of disconnection can ...

KU students and experts say a growing number of young men are struggling with loneliness, disconnection and stigma around ...