Loneliness raises the risk of multiple chronic illnesses by 30 percent making social connection a vital part of preventive healthcare.
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- Mental Health & Well-Being
GP Offers Key Insights for Students Battling Loneliness as Seasonal Affective Disorder Searches Spike
Searches for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have hit a new high in 2024, surging by 144% between 1st September and 1st October.
A recent meta-analysis has found that loneliness could significantly raise the risk of developing dementia.
- Male Psychology
Loneliness in Older Men Linked to Higher Alcohol Consumption and Social Isolation, Study Reveals
A recent study from the University of York and Sheffield Hallam University has uncovered striking differences in how loneliness affects older men and women in England.
A new study has revealed that small acts of kindness can significantly reduce loneliness and social isolation while also improving mental health and neighbourhood relationships.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Study Reveals Increasing Social Isolation for Dementia Patients and Care Partners
A recent study has highlighted the deepening crisis of social isolation and loneliness faced by both people living with dementia and their care partners.
Social relationships play a crucial role in mental and physical well-being, impacting both adults and adolescents.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Doctor Highlights Urgent Need for Support During Mental Health Awareness Week
On the second week of May, between May 13th and May 19, Mental Health Awareness shines a light on a crisis often left in the shadows.
Despite the constant stream of virtual connections, meaningful in-person interactions seem to be slipping through our fingers.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Midnight Mind Matters: Revealing the Hidden Psychological Impact of Night Shift Work
A recent study has shed light on the hidden psychological impact of night shift work, revealing a plethora of mental health challenges faced by those working through the night.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: 7 Strategies for Building Stronger Connections
Social isolation and loneliness have become increasingly prevalent issues among older adults, with far-reaching consequences for their mental and physical health.
The unfortunate rise in mass shootings across the US and other parts of the world has sparked a heated debate on gun control and mental health.
A disability can easily put a dampener on the way you live and enjoy your life, especially if it’s come about suddenly and unexpectedly.
Simple changes like structure, self-care, and connection can help you manage depression caused by social isolation.
The psychological issues which come with this pandemic have rapidly intensified its public health burden.