April 21 (UPI) -- In June 2025, the World Health Organization released a landmark report on social disconnection. Its findings were stark: one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition contributes to an estimated 871,000 deaths each year. The report also identified digital technology as a driver of the crisis, warning about excessive screen time and harmful online interactions, especially among young people. That finding deserves more than a public health response. It