Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress.—Psalm 25:16–17
Brainy Tip: Loneliness can negatively affect both our mental and physical health.
Isolation can negatively affect our wellbeing. Loneliness actually increases the risk for premature mortality among all ages, making it a growing public health hazard. No wonder social isolation has been used as a type of punishment or torture! We should take the danger posed by isolation seriously. We should all work together to build loving and resilient communities where we live.