People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

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A new study found that remote workers report higher rates of depression, anxiety, and mental health visits than those in non-remote jobs. But the research comes with a crucial caveat: forcing everyone back to the office isn't the solution either, according to the scientists behind the work. The findings arrive as companies continue wrestling with hybrid and remote policies years after the pandemic shifted work patterns. Researchers suggest the issue may be social isolation rather than remote work itself, pointing toward a more nuanced challenge than simply choosing between home and office.