Young adults and mothers felt especially isolated, the survey reported. Dr. Weissbourd spoke with the Journal about the rise in loneliness and what we can do about it. “Since the pandemic, they don’t have access to young people in the same way," he adds. While 35% of parents overall reported frequent loneliness, that number soared to 51% for mothers in particular. The pandemic has disrupted kids’ normal social relationships, from school and sports teams to grandparents and friends.

Source: Mint February 24, 2021 11:00 UTC