The Loneliness Epidemic and Avoidant Personality Disorder

We live in a world where we are all more connected with each other through technological advances and social media, yet people feel more disconnected than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic did make this any better, 36% of all Americans, including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children feel loneliness is a significant problem in their lives.The question is are people feeling lonely because they are suffering from avoidant personality disorder?

Time Stamps:
Introduction: 00:33 to 01:58
Epidemiology: 01:59 to 02:34
Definitions: 02:35 to 04:26
DSM-5 Criteria: 04:27 to 08:28
Other areas where rejection sensitivity is common: 10:07 to 10:41
Treatment: 10:42 to 12:51
Conclusions: 12:52 to 14:27

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