3 ways to eliminate the feeling of loneliness during COVID-19

Researchers say loneliness can be just as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day!

Some call it the invisible epidemic in America, and the pandemic has made things worse for a lot of people.
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You may think seniors suffer the most loneliness, especially with the precautions in place, but a recent survey shows Gen Z, or 18 to 22-year-olds are the loneliness age group.

One culprit is too much social media.

It can make you feel isolated rather than connected.
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The experts at CIGNA Behavioral Health offer the following tips for coping with loneliness:

• Acknowledge your feelings

• Talk about it with friends or family

• Practice self-care -- including exercise, eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep and fresh air.

Check out more from CIGNA's Mental Health Monday's series here:

• A 'Plan' for decreasing stress

• Tips for maintaining mental health during the pandemic