Speaking of Psychology: Living in a lonely world, with Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD

Half of Americans say they are lonely and the average person reports having only one close friend. Loneliness can also make us sick, contributing to heart disease, depression, suicide and cognitive decline. Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University, explains the science behind why social connections are so essential for our health. __ The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. To learn more about the APA visit Follow APA on social media: Facebook X/ Formerly Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Threads .