BooksA History of LonelinessSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintIn modern times, loneliness has come to be seen as a state of mind. “Loneliness” by Hans Thoma. National Museum in Warsaw. PD-USAmelia Worsley9/4/2021|Updated: 9/6/2021Is loneliness our modern malaise?Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says the most common pathology he saw during his years of service “was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness.”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.