The strain of isolation is like 'skin hunger'

The pandemic upended much of our normal way of interacting with others. Hugging loved ones and bonding over shared meals had to stop because of distancing protocols. Contributor Johnny Spence explores the emotional and neurological impact of touch deprivation, especially as it pertains to healthcare practitioners.

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