The Indoor Generation of Social Animals

How social isolation impacts your mental health

We are the indoor generation.

We may be the indoor generation, but we are not indoor animals.

Thanks to technology, socializing with others can be done just as well virtually. Or can it?

Although it may seem like our social needs are being met through online interactions and virtual collaboration, spending our time alone and indoors can still lead to perceived loneliness. Online communication misses so many elements of outdoor and in-person interaction that are irreplaceable.

Even if we keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues, we may be missing the fresh air quality, human contact, and physically active aspects of socializing in person, leading us to still feel lonely after our “social” interactions.

Perceived loneliness can lead to impaired immunity, depression, restlessness, decreased focus, and many more mental health consequences.

How do we avoid feeling lonely in an indoor world?

To thrive as a social animal in an indoor world, we must acknowledge the vast array of benefits from spending time outdoors. It’s not just Vitamin D and sunlight that we need to prioritize; it’s the…

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