Smaller homes designed around spaces for gathering and forging social connections mean more for our well-being, says Mike ...

You’ve probably heard that human beings are “social animals.” That doesn’t just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

A man sits alone at the top of a ridge at Rock Canyon Park. While someone being alone doesn't mean they are lonely, social connections can't be made alone. (Andrew Bean) As Utah ranks above the ...

I came to the social skills group to make friends. At 11 years old, I had close to none. Each week, we would learn about different skills. Things like how to say hello, how to say goodbye, how loud to ...

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