According to the MHF, loneliness from time to time can be short-term feelings, and shouldn't be harmful to mental health. Experts believe that loneliness is caused by social distancing and can be prevented.Last year, I wrote in this column that we should "Stop Social Distancing." I noticed repeated prescriptions by government spokespersons, health professionals, and news and media reporters urging the public to "observe social distancing." Since physical (not social) distancing is the norm now, people must learn to adapt how they can connect with others. People (like me) who Zoom their lives away could experience Zoom fatigue.

Source: Manila Times June 09, 2021 16:18 UTC