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The Myth of a Loneliness Epidemic
Americans may not actually feel more desolate than they did in the past. No one would blame you for thinking that we’re in the midst of an unprecedented global loneliness emergency. The United Kingdom and Japan have named “loneliness ministers” to tackle the problem. In 2023, the World Health...
theatlantic.com - 30+ days ago

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