While there are many reasons why people are struggling emotionally, the fact that the pandemic has disrupted our social relationships is a major one. The stay-at-home orders prevented many from seeing beloved family members and friends, meeting new people and participating in social activities that gave them a sense of purpose and balance in their lives. It also has kept people from gathering for important milestones, like graduations, weddings and funerals. As a result, many people are experiencing profound loneliness. In this installment of the COVID-19 Care Package, we share five tips that you can use to connect with others to combat loneliness.
