The Deadly Impact of Social Isolation in the Age of Technology

Loneliness has been linked to adverse health outcomes including heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, and low immunity. The pandemic has made loneliness a national talking point, with technology being blamed for turning people into sad loners. However, technology can also help forge new connections. The Washington Post asked people of all ages to share their experiences with loneliness and the role technology has played. From high-schoolers to new moms to people in assisted-living facilities, they examine how people find and keep their friends.