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 in the past few years have pointed to a growing public health crisis in America: loneliness. Feeling lonely or isolated can have 

 — researchers have found links to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and depression. 


Technology seems to be playing a role, but there 

 on whether it's making us feel more isolated or more connected.


Angela Davis lead a group discussion in MPR's UBS Forum about why we feel lonely, what we can do about it and whether technology makes it better or worse. She was joined by Cheryl Bemel, a licensed psychologist with Allina Health.

, MPR's initiative to foster new conversations to increase understanding of mental health.

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Several studies in the past few years have pointed to a growing public health crisis in America: loneliness. Angela Davis lead a group discussion in MPR's UBS Forum about why we feel so lonely, what we can do about it and whether technology makes us feel more isolated or more connected.

Several studies in the past few years have pointed to a growing public health crisis in America: loneliness. Angela Davis lead a group discussion in MPR's UBS Forum about why we feel so lonely, what we can do about it, and whether technology makes us feel more isolated or more connected.

Loneliness: Does technology help or hurt?

Angela Davis and Cheryl Bemel talk about loneliness and technology. 

Loneliness: Does technology help or hurt?

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