Overcoming Loneliness

Overcoming Loneliness is a helpful course is about loneliness and how to overcome it. Psychologist Peter Quarry explains that loneliness is bad for our physical and mental health. It can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, and even dementia. The US Surgeon General has declared loneliness to be a public health crisis. Young people are especially impacted and those in middle age, even with many online connections. Psychologist Peter Quarry explains that positive social contact (quality, not always quantity) is the solution to the emotional and physical isolation that creates loneliness.