Loneliness at work matters more than we think
Phys.org
February 15, 2026
As loneliness reaches epidemic levels worldwide, work has become one of the main settings where connection is either strengthened or lost. In 2023, Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, labeled loneliness an "epidemic," warning that its consequences rival those of other major health risks.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/15/2026