Hi, everyone. The Lonely Hour is back.

We're all trying to stay healthy by staying apart from one another right now, and that’s the right call. But we worry about the mental health issues that will worsen. Habits are hard to break, and, right now, we're getting into a habit of being alone. This is dangerous for a species that's hardwired for connection.

Fortunately, lots of efforts are being made to help those in need. And this episode is one of the ways we’re trying to do the same. The following episodes in this series will be truer to the DNA of The Lonely Hour, but we can't share them without first taking what we're facing seriously, and addressing what some of you have been telling us are your more urgent needs. Some of the segments in this episode are meant to help you get through this period of isolation, some are light and hopefully entertaining, and some will soothe you.

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Be well. And, please, if you are able, if you have one, stay home.