The article discusses how the Trump Administration is targeting the term 'belonging' in its campaign against DEI terms. This decision threatens a concept essential to mental health and community cohesion. A recent study, the 2025 Belonging Barometer, highlights a significant crisis of loneliness and disconnection, particularly in the UK and U.S., where trust and solidarity have eroded. Experts emphasize the need to foster mutual respect and connection to counteract these disturbing trends, pointing out that feelings of belonging are crucial across all political spectrums.
This week, the New York Times reported that the Trump Administration is compiling a list of words to be erased from government documents and for federal workers to refrain from using... There's a particular risk in rejecting a value that matters deeply to people across political parties—and that could be key to addressing crises of mental health around the world.
The 2025 Belonging Barometer reveals a crisis: nearly one-third (29 percent) of respondents in the UK report frequent loneliness, with 10 percent stating they have no close friends at all... Respondents described feeling disconnected from their communities, lacking meaningful participation and voice.
Experts urge fostering mutual respect and connection to address the global crisis of belonging... The deeper issue uncovered through our research is a severe erosion of trust, solidarity, and mutual respect.
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