Minneapolis ranks among the loneliest cities in America: Allina Health psychologist weighs in

[WCCO Radio, March 01, 2024] Minneapolis landed in the top 10 of America’s loneliest cities, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. WCCO Radio wanted to know why. So, they turned to Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD LP for some answers.

Dr. Nathan says there are four categories of loneliness:

• A person with few social connections.
• A person living alone.
• A person with no close friendships.
• People spending time alone when they would rather spend time with others.

Check out his ten-minute interview to get more insight, and learn the role being 'Minnesota Nice' may play in loneliness.

More resources: https://hello4health.org/