One in three women suffering from loneliness in lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

One in three women suffering from loneliness in lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For example, the number of people reporting at least one underlying mental health issue has risen from seven per cent to 18 per cent during the pandemic. The study found that more than one third of women have reported feeling lonely sometimes in lockdown while 11 per cent said they often felt lonely. For men, 23 per cent said they were sometimes lonely and just six per cent reported feeling lonely often. “Early studies produced since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic have found deteriorating mental well-being, particularly apparent for women,” the study states.

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Apodaca: Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Apodaca: Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone

LA Times  

Lone Pine Peak, elevation 12,949 feet, is located on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. “We definitely have a significant problem with loneliness going on in society, both kids and their parents,” said Dr. Jerry Weichman a clinical psychologist and adolescent health specialist at Hoag Hospital’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach. But even without COVID …

Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem': Why and how widespread is loneliness
8 months, 1 week ago

Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem': Why and how widespread is loneliness

Hindustan Times  

You may know the feeling. Social media doesn't help, either, said Chhibber — for many people, an endless scrolling through posts prevents them from getting out into the world and making real personal connections with people, in person. "There are marked differences in the data high-income countries and low and middle-income countries," said Andre Hajek, a professor at Hamburg University's …

Only the lonely know the way I feel'
1 year, 1 month ago

Only the lonely know the way I feel'

Deccan Chronicle  

Feeling lonely is tough. Evolutionary mechanisms for loneliness As cavemen, we lived in “tribes.” The idea behind tribes was that everyone had assigned roles; some stayed back to take care of the family while others went out to hunt. Social connections ensure reproductive success in the tribes, where individuals formed partnerships and even shared caregiving responsibilities for children,” explains Dr. …

Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study

Hindustan Times  

The findings of a new study suggest that feelings of loneliness are linked to a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As well as examining the association between loneliness and the risk of developing T2D, it looked at whether depression and insomnia play a role. Risk of developing diabetes is twice when people are lonely: Study A growing …

€40 million to combat loneliness, as figures highlight impact of coronavirus
2 years, 3 months ago

€40 million to combat loneliness, as figures highlight impact of coronavirus

Dutch News  

The government has allocated €40 million for special projects to combat loneliness, which will include help for local council initiatives and more research. ‘The need to “feel part of something” and “to matter” are a basic need.’ Research published by national statistics agency CBS on Thursday showed that four in 10 people over the age of 15 reported feeling lonely …

€40 million to combat loneliness, as figures highlight impact of coronavirus
2 years, 3 months ago

€40 million to combat loneliness, as figures highlight impact of coronavirus

Dutch News  

The government has allocated €40 million for special projects to combat loneliness, which will include help for local council initiatives and more research. ‘The need to “feel part of something” and “to matter” are a basic need.’ Research published by national statistics agency CBS on Thursday showed that four in 10 people over the age of 15 reported feeling lonely …

Loneliness increases risk of future unemployment: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Loneliness increases risk of future unemployment: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to new research, experiencing loneliness seems to lead to a higher risk of future unemployment. Lead author Nia Morrish, of the University of Exeter, said: "Given the persisting and potentially scarring effects of both loneliness and unemployment on health and the economy, prevention of both experiences is key. Decreased loneliness could mitigate unemployment, and employment abate loneliness, which may, …

Turn Your Loneliness Into 'Me-Time' With These Tips
2 years, 5 months ago

Turn Your Loneliness Into 'Me-Time' With These Tips

News 18  

Humans are social beings who thrive on social interactions. Volunteer As per a 2020 study in the United Kingdom, participants filled in a survey form every two years from 1996-2014, about their overall mental health and volunteering habits. It was found that those who volunteered at least once a month reported better mental health than those who volunteered infrequently or …

People still isolating in fear of getting Covid
2 years, 7 months ago

People still isolating in fear of getting Covid

NL Times  

There are still people living in isolation to prevent infection with the coronavirus, even now that official measures against the virus no longer apply. "Social isolation is six times more common among participants with severe immune impairment and nearly three times more common among participants with other medical conditions than among those with no medical condition." People also stay home …

Loneliness is the last taboo – here’s how we can overcome it
2 years, 8 months ago

Loneliness is the last taboo – here’s how we can overcome it

The Independent  

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Patralekha Chatterjee | Loneliness is the hidden pandemic in Covid times
3 years, 4 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Loneliness is the hidden pandemic in Covid times

Deccan Chronicle  

Britain has a minister for loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with some countries reporting that up to one in three older people feel lonely, the World Health Organisation says. There is a lot of research showing the serious impact of social isolation and loneliness on older people’s physical and mental health, quality of life as well as longevity. …

I’ve discovered the key to dealing with loneliness after a year of lockdowns
3 years, 8 months ago

I’ve discovered the key to dealing with loneliness after a year of lockdowns

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Loneliness is …

6 Signs Feeling Lonely Has Become A Bigger Issue (And How To Fix It)
3 years, 10 months ago

6 Signs Feeling Lonely Has Become A Bigger Issue (And How To Fix It)

Huff Post  

Alexandra Bowman for HuffPost Bent Not Broken is a look back on the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has disrupted our mental health, plus advice on how to manage our well-being moving forward. Yasmine Saad, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of Madison Park Psychological Services in New York City, said that “when we go from …

I fear a loneliness epidemic among young people – here’s how we can help stop it
4 years, 3 months ago

I fear a loneliness epidemic among young people – here’s how we can help stop it

The Independent  

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Lockdown has increased levels of childhood stress and loneliness
4 years, 4 months ago

Lockdown has increased levels of childhood stress and loneliness

The Telegraph  

Lockdown has left a third of children feeling more anxious and stressed, government experts have warned. A survey by Public Health England also found that four in ten children have become more lonely than they were before March. The agency has launched a campaign urging children to look out for signs of distress in each other, laying out new tips …

Coronavirus: Depression and anxiety higher among ethnic minority Brits during lockdown, suggests study
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Depression and anxiety higher among ethnic minority Brits during lockdown, suggests study

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And while fewer than 5 per cent of people have reported self-harming …

Lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends, study finds
4 years, 6 months ago

Lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends, study finds

The Independent  

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Quarter of UK adults say lockdown has made them 'feel lonely'
4 years, 8 months ago

Quarter of UK adults say lockdown has made them 'feel lonely'

The Independent  

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Most Americans Are Lonely, And Our Workplace Culture May Not Be Helping
4 years, 11 months ago

Most Americans Are Lonely, And Our Workplace Culture May Not Be Helping

NPR  

Most Americans Are Lonely, And Our Workplace Culture May Not Be Helping toggle caption Estelle Johnson/EyeEm/Getty Images More than three in five Americans are lonely, with more and more people reporting feeling like they are left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship, according to a new survey released Thursday. Sponsor Message Pervasive loneliness "has widespread effects," says Bert Uchino, a …

Loneliness more likely to affect young people than older generations
5 years, 3 months ago

Loneliness more likely to affect young people than older generations

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Nearly half of Brits socialise once a month or less
5 years, 6 months ago

Nearly half of Brits socialise once a month or less

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