There’s also a pandemic of loneliness. When I hit an emotional bottom a few yrs ago, I was told to call 3 people a day and just ask how they’re doing.
You can draw a direct line to the job I have now, the partner I have now and the things in my life I cherish based on the people who answered the phone when I called.
I felt so small at the time and just wanted to hide but instead I made human connections