Seeking connections with others is an innate human drive, and having a strong social network of friends and loved ones has clear health benefits. But in a fragmented world, is ‘connectedness’ too much to hope for?

A short while ago, we began expanding our writing team, and we’ve been thrilled with the tremendous response we’ve received. (Stay tuned for our big welcome to the latest mental health professionals to join us!) But we’re still looking for a new psychologist to join our team publishing replies to questions submitted anonymously by our readers. If that’s you, the clock is ticking: it’s time to give us a shout!

Today our Ask the Psychologist column reaches a new milestone, and thanks are in order — thanks to our team, thanks to those who have written in, and thanks especially to our readers.

We’re expanding again, and we’d like to welcome one or more new faculty members to the team which produces our Ask the Psychologist feature.

We’re expanding again, and we’d like to welcome one or more new editors to the team.

We’re expanding again, and we’d like to welcome one or more new authors to the team.

Now in our 8th year, we’re once again looking to expand our academic and professional faculty and to welcome new regular authors to the team. And even if you’re not quite ready to join the team directly, we also have some other ways you can help.