The Loneliness Epidemic

It’s official: in addition to recently suffering through a viral pandemic, we are now in what U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy just declared as a “Loneliness Epidemic.” This probably isn’t shocking news to most of us, or even that surprising, if the Surgeon General is to be believed. He warned that about half of U.S. adults are experiencing considerable levels of loneliness, which can affect physical, mental and societal health.¹ Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time and can be a transitory emotion, but it seems to be a rising and more serious problem for at least one in two adults since the Covid-19 pandemic—and those figures are even higher for younger people.

To give more weight to these statistics, the American Psychiatric Association just released the figures from its latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll, and the answers from respondents seem to suggest if not an epidemic, then certainly a wide-ranging matter of concern: Among U.S. adults, about one in three said they feel lonely at least once a week. Worse, one in 10 Americans say they feel lonely every day, results show. About 30% of respondents ages 18 to 34 said they feel lonely every day or several times a week.² These results point to a growing trend of disconnect, depression and overall heartache for many of our closest friends, family members and even for ourselves.

Anyone can see that we are a society in desperate need of help: the problem is easy to define, but luckily, the solution is equally as easy: we need to rediscover the healing that comes with human connection. While it may be easy, it is far from simple to implement ways to connect with each other in this modern world. Many demands and not enough time continue that cycle of loneliness that is invading our culture by bits and pieces. This is where Easy Tidings can help.

We were created out of the need to facilitate human connections in a modern world, where it is impossible or too difficult to find the time for the authentic connection you need or crave. Think of us as a professional friend: we are here in whatever capacity you desire to help reintroduce that genuine element in your life. For a parent, your son or daughter or for yourself, we are here to listen, commiserate, get to know you, remember details, be a supportive presence and be a safe and completely confidential and nonjudgmental space. In world where time is a precious commodity, it’s more important than ever to take a few moments for yourself and make a connection. This is the antidote for the looming epidemic.

Easy Tidings is completely AI-free: we offer phone calls, video chats, handwritten letters and more from real people… the focus is on you or your loved ones and the ways that they feel comfortable establishing a relationship where they feel valued. Connection is a human need for us all, as important as any basic sustenance. Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness that indicates a lack of adequate connection. If this feeling persists, it can be destructive. Please reach out and connect with your network or allow us to help today. Together, we can cure this epidemic.

1. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/us-surgeon-general-warns-dangers-loneliness/story?id=111050040
2. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-01/loneliness-is-plaguing-americans-in-2024-poll