Dr. Rob Whitley featured in Psychology Today

The Pain of Loneliness and the Pleasure of Solitude
(By Prof. Rob Whitley) Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, I have received dozens of calls from journalists seeking my opinion on the mental health impact of the pandemic. These calls typically cover various topics, but frequently focus on the impact on loneliness. This is an important topic to consider, given that the research literature indicates that loneliness can be a risk factor for adverse mental health outcomes including depression, substance misuse and suicide.
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