Is Self-Care Preventing Us From Solving The Loneliness Epidemic?

The self-care industry has signaled to women that they ought to prioritize mental and physical wellness by engaging in solitary activities, deprioritizing connection.

Leadership ForbesWomen Is Self-Care Preventing Us From Solving The Loneliness Epidemic? By Amy Shoenthal , Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amy Shoenthal is the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Setback Cycle Follow Author May 23, 2023, 08:30am EDT May 23, 2023, 09:32am EDT This article is more than 3 years old. Loneliness is the new smoking. The loneliness epidemic has been compared to the opioid crisis , to a daily smoking habit, and worse than obesity in terms of the negative impact on our mental and physical health. Last month, U.S. Surge

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