"While everybody's vulnerability to loneliness and social isolation
differs, we all need social connection. Yet, people generally
underestimate the benefits of connecting with others and overestimate
the costs, which include the emotional labour and mental energy needed
to manage relationships and your self-presentation. Regardless of levels
of introversion or extroversion, insufficient social connection is
associated with poorer well-being. Public health guidelines can help
raise awareness of the importance of social connection and provide us
with a road map for better social health. But what should these
guidelines look like?" This thoughtful piece offers some suggestions.
