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Archive Home > 2009 > December > 02 > Know a lonely person? Careful, it’s contagious

Know a lonely person? Careful, it’s contagious

By Rob Stein / The Bulletin
December 2, 2009

Loneliness is like a disease — and worse, it’s contagious.

Although it may sound counterintuitive, loneliness can spread from one person to another, according to research released Tuesday that underscores the power of one person’s emotions to affect friends, family....

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