Social cognitive deficits are prominent in many conditions and are critical predictors of functional outcomes because they affect the ability to form and sustain interpersonal relationships ...

A new review in Current Opinion in Psychology finds that community gardens are vital social infrastructure. Analyzing 50 ...

Social isolation has a direct causal impact on how quickly cognitive function declines in later life, independent of whether someone feels lonely.

Social integration impacts pulmonary function in the elderly, researchers have demonstrated for the first time. This study also rebuffs the popular notion that marriage is the only social role ...

A mother and daughter socially isolated due to quarantine from Coronavirus Covid-19 Source: MT-R/ Shutterstock In March of 2020, over 316 million Americans (96 percent) were quarantined to prevent the ...

A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing.

Sporting competition may have various hidden social functions. Those functions are common to many societies but likely change with economic development as young people prepare for a more complex way ...

Feeling anxious, fearful, or avoidant about situations that might involve the scrutiny of others can be a part of social anxiety and social phobia. The scope and intensity of symptoms and their ...

Taking time off social media can provide a refreshing break and benefit mental health. Disabling certain apps, using alternative ways of communication, and other tips can help. Many people continually ...