Why Do We Feel Lonely Even When Surrounded By People?

On World Mental Health Day, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and former US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy discussed widespread loneliness, affecting people across social and economic spectrums. They highlighted evidence linking social disconnection to health risks, and described interventions, including breathwork, social and emotional learning, and giving, that can strengthen belonging, emotional regulation, and resilience among youth.