America’s loneliness epidemic

When Katty Met Carlos by BBC

Jan 29, 202127:02News & Politics

Even before Covid, four out of every 10 American adults admitted to feeling anxiety and depression, and up to 70% of young Americans said they were lonely. Now amid growing concerns of an emerging mental health crisis be...

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