Working from home is convenient, but a new study suggests it also takes a toll on our mental health. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images hide caption

For many, being able to work from home is a boon: saving time on your commute, working in your sweatpants, throwing in a load of laundry before a meeting. People say it makes them happier. But a new study suggests that, despite all the advantages, working from home isn't creating a happier workforce. It's making people more socially isolated. We get into all the details with NPR mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee.

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This episode was produced by Arundathi Nair. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Jimmy Keeley.