Fight back against the pandemic of loneliness

Published: Aug. 31, 2020, 6:18 p.m.

Of all the health concerns in the storm of the coronavirus pandemic, loneliness may the most pervasive and dangerous threat. The mental and physical fight of loneliness has been exaggerated by necessary isolation and physical distancing, causing noticeable stress and a decline of overall health. Boyd breaks down what we can do to fight back against loneliness for ourselves and others, including some wisdom from Gordan B. Hinkley in 1969.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.