Feelings of loneliness can arise when individuals do not have sufficient social connections or experience limited interactions with others. Loneliness has become a silent epidemic in our modern society, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. But what many don't realize is that loneliness goes beyond mere emotional distress – it can have profound implications for our physical health.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES1:30 - HHS 2023: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation9:30 - Evolutionary Mechanisms for Loneliness - PMC14:30 - How tech and social media are making us feel lonelier than ever - CNET22:30 - Less in-person social interaction with peers among U.S. adolescents in the 21st century and links to loneliness - Jean M. Twenge, Brian H. Spitzberg, W. Keith Campbell, 201924:30 - What Is Phubbing? Why It's Bad for Relationships and Mental Health | Time28:00 - Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, theoretical underpinnings and relationship with mental health - PMC32:00 - Cyrano de Bergerac (play) - Wikipedia35:00 - Exploring the Relationship Between Loneliness, Materialism, and Life Satisfaction in a Western Context: the Moderating Role of Gender37:00 - Buyer's remorse - Wikipedia39:00 - Stop Suffering by Giving Up Your Attack Thoughts | Psychology Today41:00 - Conversations With God : An Uncommon Dialogue: Neale Donald Walsch51:00 - The Paradox of Choice - The Decision Lab56:00 - Why People Cheat: Ashley Madison Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Infidelity