Have you ever felt sad or lonely? Most people have. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association explained that “early in 2024, 30% of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week over the past year, while 10% say they are lonely every day.” Additionally, Gallup research recently found that “globally, nearly four in 10 adults aged 15 and older either endure significant depression or anxiety themselves or have a close friend or family member who suffers from it.” (continued)