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Feel Lonely and Left Out at Work?

Michael Lee Stallard

To ease the pain, many develop addictions to alcohol, legal and illegal substances, binge eating, sexual promiscuity and pornography. Recently, I spoke with Dr. Cacioppo about the new center for connection I’m co-founding at TCU and my hope to bring him to campus to share his pioneering research and insights.

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America’s #1 Health Problem is Not What You Expect

Michael Lee Stallard

The media is catching on. In April 2017, The Atlantic featured an interview with loneliness expert John Cacioppo from the University of Chicago in an article titled, “ How Loneliness Begets Loneliness.” Social Media, Loneliness and Anxiety in Young People ” from Psychology Today. “

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Boost Connectedness to Reverse Rise of Suicides in America

Michael Lee Stallard

excessive consumption of substances including food, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, or obsessive engagement in behaviors including internet/media, exercise, work, sex, or shopping). Here are 10 actions to consider: Develop a “connection mindset” that connection helps people thrive and disconnection sabotages health, happiness and performance.

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