National Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. uses the theme “More Good Days, Together,” emphasizing connection, support, and community for emotional well-being. Many therapy clients report increasing loneliness despite being digitally connected. The American Psychological Association’s 2025 Stress in America survey found more than 6 in 10 U.S. adults felt isolated over the past year. Reported loneliness symptoms include low desire and less frequent sexual intimacy, missing being hugged or touched, anger during couples therapy about a boring sex life, and erectile issues with fear of initiating sex. A 2024 study by Chou and colleagues tested an AI chatbot with 35 adults averaging age 65 who had anxiety or depression during COVID-19 lockdowns, tracking outcomes after four weeks using multiple self-report questionnaires.
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