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People reporting greater loneliness tend to have fewer social relationships. This association was present both in depressed individuals and in those without depression, but the correlation was notably stronger in depressed individuals.
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A smaller social network increases loneliness more drastically for those with depression

While having fewer social contacts makes anyone feel lonely, a new study finds this effect is much more severe in depressed individuals. Researchers suggest depression treatments must actively help patients rebuild their social networks.

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