This led us to consider ways to integrate disconnection periods into higher education pedagogy. We invited students to take part in a “digital fast”, a month-long break from non-essential DT ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Abuse is perpetrated by people whether or not they have a psychological disorder, but some disorders have abusive behaviours at their core. Narcissistic abuse involves a range of tactics designed to ...

Every year, the holidays—which the media presents as the most joyful time of the year—can be a marathon to endure for the estranged. Often, they’re a painful reminder of the loss, loneliness, ...

In this age of pervasive alienation and loneliness, it is worth remembering the root of all human connection and the template for human love: that is, the mother-child dyad. That connection begins in ...

In a recent paper in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the link between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and different forms of loneliness and isolation. Their findings indicate ...