Thomas Verny
Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, and award-winning author known for his insights into mental health and the impact of loneliness on individuals and society. He has authored eight books that explore the intricacies of human connection and the psychological effects of isolation. Verny is also a public speaker and podcaster, engaging audiences with his expertise on the complexities of loneliness and its implications for health and well-being. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing the loneliness epidemic and providing guidance on how individuals can balance social connections with moments of solitude.
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Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster.
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Canada· 2025-11-29
Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, poet and public speaker.
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Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster.
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Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster.
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Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster.
Can science solve the puzzle of consciousness?Canada· 2025-06-28
Thomas Verny discusses the art and science of aging well.
Taking vitamin D may slow biological aging, study suggestsCanada· 2025-06-09
Thomas Verny is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster.
Friendships are a profound part of life, but sometimes they’re not all rosesCanada· 2025-03-28
Thomas Verny believes there’s a golden middle in addressing loneliness and social isolation.
Q+A: What can we learn about loneliness? Submit your questions to a clinical psychiatristCanada· 2025-03-05