Tag #Social Isolation

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Loneliness: A Health Crisis as Devastating as Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day

A BBC report reveals loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, impacting physical and mental health significantly. Experts discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, exploring solutions like volunteer programs and intergenerational living to combat this growing global iss...

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Germany: Loneliness, Social Cohesion, and the Erosion of Democracy

Recent articles in *Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte* highlight increasing loneliness in Germany due to disappearing public spaces for interaction, leading to political disengagement and radicalization; solutions require re-designing infrastructure to prioritize social interaction.

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Loneliness: A Public Health Crisis

A BBC article reports that loneliness poses health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, affecting various demographics and prompting governmental initiatives to combat this social epidemic through community engagement programs and social prescribing.

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Brief Social Interactions Significantly Improve Well-being: Turkish Study

A Turkish study confirms that brief interactions with strangers, such as greetings or short conversations, boost well-being, challenging common avoidance due to perceived awkwardness or safety concerns.

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Dutch Study: Retirees Abroad Face Higher Social Loneliness

A Dutch study of 5,000+ retirees found that those living abroad experience higher social loneliness than those remaining in the Netherlands, despite often having better health and stronger intimate relationships; successful international retirement requires maintaining old connections while building...

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Lingering Grief: The COVID-19 Pandemic's Enduring Impact on American Families

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans continue to grapple with grief over the loss of loved ones due to the virus, highlighting the lingering impact of the pandemic's unique circumstances on the grieving process and the need for support.

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Loneliness Among Elderly in Hamburg: A 76-Year-Old's Journey

In Hamburg, Germany, loneliness significantly impacts older adults, with 22 percent of those over 75 and 35 percent of those living alone experiencing it; a 76-year-old man, Rolf, shares his journey of combating loneliness through dog-walking and new social connections, highlighting the need for com...

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Les Petites Cantines: Combating Social Isolation Through Community Meals

Les Petites Cantines, a French network of community restaurants founded in 2013, combats social isolation by offering affordable, collaboratively-prepared meals in 14 locations, with 17 more under construction, serving approximately 125,000 meals since its inception through a volunteer-based model.

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Adolescence: A One-Shot Exploration of Youth Violence

Adolescence", a four-part Netflix series filmed in one continuous shot, depicts the aftermath of a 13-year-old boy stabbing a classmate, exploring the impact of bullying, social isolation, internet radicalization, and toxic masculinity on youth violence in the UK.

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US Hits Record Low in World Happiness Report Amidst Social Isolation

The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks Finland first and the US 24th, its lowest ranking ever, citing rising social isolation and political polarization in the US, while highlighting the importance of social cohesion and trust in overall well-being.

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Excessive Screen Time Fuels Mental Health Crisis Among UK Youth

Generation Zombie" details how excessive screen time among young people in the UK is leading to a rise in mental health issues, social isolation, and communication difficulties, with 987,000 16-24 year olds currently NEET and experiencing 'zombified' states.

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Loneliness: A Growing Public Health Crisis in Canada

A Canadian survey reveals that over 30 percent of people aged 15 and older report feeling lonely, sometimes frequently, with serious health implications.

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