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Stories by Kasley Killam

Kasley Killam is a writer, speaker, consultant, and member of local, state and national coalitions working on loneliness and social well-being. She has a master's from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Follow Kasley Killam on Twitter @KasleyKillam

In The Midst Of The Pandemic, Loneliness Has Leveled Out

Studies suggest that we are finding ways to connect even amid quarantine

August 18, 2020 — Kasley Killam

How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing

Here’s advice for preserving your mental health while avoiding physical proximity

March 12, 2020 — Kasley Killam

A Solution for Loneliness

Get out and volunteer, research suggests

May 21, 2019 — Kasley Killam

To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health

Mounting evidence shows that relationships should be a public health priority

January 23, 2018 — Kasley Killam

The Need for Human Connection in Digital Mental Health Care

With technology altering the therapeutic bond, something is lost but something else is gained

August 9, 2016 — Kasley Killam

How to Find Meaning in Suffering

Useful insights from research on “post-traumatic growth”

December 15, 2015 — Kasley Killam

A Hug a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Research demonstrates cold fighting power of hugging

March 17, 2015 — Kasley Killam

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