Humans are social creatures. Anthropologists’ studies of man reveal we have always lived in groups, hierarchal civilizations meant to foster growth and prolong the species. We aren’t alone. Of course, other primates live in these societies, but so do meerkats, lions, ants and fish. Why? It’s not just for survival; it’s for companionship, mental health and progress.
When the Covid pandemic swept the globe, forced isolation took its toll. Mental health declined....