- A team of Caltech researchers has discovered that social isolation causes the build-up of a particular chemical in the brain, and that blocking this chemical eliminates the negative effects of isolation. The work has potential applications for treating mental health disorders in humans. https://www.inverse.com/article/44885-social-isolation-mental-health-neuroscience 142 comments science
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- 20,000 Lonely People Highlight the Steep Psychological Cost of Living Alone https://www.inverse.com/article/55414-costs-of-living-alone-and-loneliness 54 comments
- Total Isolation: What Happens to Your Brain After 30 Days Spent Alone https://www.inverse.com/article/52760-expert-explains-the-impact-of-total-isolation 1 comment
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