Army of WallflowersAs the Shadow of the Pandemic Looms Over Cities, Urban Loneliness Is Rising Although people are attempting to restart their old lives, many are finding that the pre-2020 versions of their lives no longer exist. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sharing is CaringWhy Misery Loves Company Misery appreciates and validates the company of its kind, which is familiar and comforting. By Saumya Kalia
Incognito BullyingResearch Shows Social Exclusion Is a More Common Form of Bullying Than Physical, Verbal Attacks "When a kid is excluded from social activities… the outcomes... [are] as detrimental as if they got kicked, punched or slapped every day." By Devrupa Rakshit
Time to MingleLoneliness and Social Isolation Can Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks, Shows Study Besides the pandemic-spawned isolation, rise in social media use can also lead to loneliness by reducing meaningful in-person interactions. By Devrupa Rakshit