Even before the pandemic hit, more than half of U.S. adults responded that they struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Fast forward four years and this problem has only grown worse. Millions of children, teens and adults feel completely disconnected from their neighbors, towns, and local organizations. We talk about what’s fueled this decline in recent decades and how listeners can take steps to start forming new connections where they live. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-mounting-loneliness-epidemic-where-have-our-communities-gone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices