Blog: Your resource for learning more about mental health

We recently published an article on the "quiet crisis" of senior loneliness. It spent some time highlighting the issue and offering context for those of us who only vaguely know it exists. But for those facing this daily, it takes a closer look to discover how caregivers and loved ones can get to the core of the issue. MHAI's Morayo Orija spoke with Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW, Clinical Director of Community Services at CJE SeniorLife in Evanston, IL. As an expert in the field,

When we think of loneliness, there is a tendency to think of it as a relatively minor problem. We may think, offhandedly, “Oh, that poor man must be lonely after his wife passed away,” without stopping to think about the real, genuine ramifications of being alone. The fact is that loneliness can be a life-threatening condition, just as much as cancer or other physical illnesses. As one professor put it: “People who have more friends or deeper friendships live longer, health