#social-isolation

#social-isolation

Despite technological advancements connecting us more than ever, actual social interactions are diminishing, leading to widespread loneliness.

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.

An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.

AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.

Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.

AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.

Over 16 million Americans are aging alone, often facing significant health and emotional challenges due to isolation.

Americans are experiencing increased loneliness due to more time spent alone and social isolation.

Loneliness is distinct from being alone, rooted in unmet social needs.

Perceptions and expectations influence individual social connection levels.

Cancer diagnosis can lead to social isolation, known as "cancer ghosting," impacting emotional health and self-worth.

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.

Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.

Volunteerism can counter social isolation and polarization by fostering community and shared purpose.

The event will explore innovative approaches to community service.

Health equity relies more on mobilizing existing resources than redistributing wealth from rich to poor.

Jonathan Haidt emphasizes the importance of protecting children's mental health in the age of smartphones and social media, urging parents to set boundaries.

The pandemic's isolation has profound impacts, necessitating transformative mentoring to rebuild connections and trust among youth.

The youth mental health crisis has worsened due to COVID-19, with many children facing rising rates of anxiety and depression.

NLP algorithms can automate the extraction of social support and social isolation from electronic health records.

Fine-grained classification of social support and isolation enhances understanding of their impacts on health.

The study aims to leverage machine learning and rule-based techniques to identify social support and isolation in electronic health records.

Younger and more diverse patient demographics were observed at MSHS compared to WCM.

The Rule-Based System (RBS) showed superior performance over LLM in classifying social support and isolation.

The study presents a novel approach to identifying social support and isolation in clinical notes using rule-based and LLM systems.

NLP systems can effectively identify social support and isolation in psychiatric clinical notes.

Rule-based systems may outperform LLMs in clinical data categorization tasks.

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.

The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.

The pandemic has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and social isolation, especially in younger generations.

The decline of third places is contributing to a crisis of loneliness in American society.

Making new friends is essential for healing national divides and increasing social mobility among struggling communities.

The JASA Art Exhibition celebrates senior artists and supports services for older New Yorkers, combating social isolation through creativity and community engagement.

Orrin Onken overcame social isolation in retirement by proactively inviting friends for lunch, defying stereotypes about aging men and friendship.

Even successful early retirees may struggle with finding meaning post-retirement.

Social connections can diminish for early retirees, leading to feelings of isolation.

Ikuko Arai, aged 85, retired, facing fears of isolation and loneliness after dedicating her career to supporting elderly societal roles.

The 'post-rescheduling thrill' reveals a complex relationship with friendships in today's fast-paced lifestyle.

Men are more socially isolated compared to women, facing challenges in building and maintaining friendships.

Ester Horowitz created a 'friendship circle' for lonely older adults, highlighting a need for companionship on Long Island.

New motherhood can be isolating, and making adult connections is challenging yet essential for support.

Solo dining among US adults has significant implications for well-being, with 26% reporting all meals alone in the past day.

Rising solo dinner reservations reflect increasing social isolation and a decline in happiness among Americans.

Young adults, especially under 25, are dining alone at an alarming rate, intensifying concerns about loneliness.

The US ranks 24th in the World Happiness Report, its lowest position ever, due to increased social isolation and political issues.

Alienated grandparents face profound emotional pain due to estrangement from grandchildren, worsened by age and life's finiteness.

Older adults may experience heightened anger due to loss and social isolation, despite generally reporting more positive emotions.

Increased solitude among Americans is leading to a decline in socialization and a rise in loneliness, which could have significant societal implications.