#social-isolation

#social-isolation

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

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

Motherhood can lead to overwhelming loneliness, impacting mental health despite support from family and friends.

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

Hikikomori describes a growing trend of isolation among adolescents, often resulting from social stressors and affecting mental health, particularly since the pandemic.

Social isolation, loneliness, and frailty interact dynamically, worsening as individuals age, leading to a complex and self-reinforcing cycle.

The pandemic has led to increased solitude among Americans, affecting social interactions, behavior, and even perceptions of reality.

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.

Mouse brains process old and new memories during different sleep phases, preventing overwriting of memories.

Social isolation affects protein levels related to health, linking loneliness to inflammation and metabolic issues.

The number of top-cited young scientists is increasing, yet questionable publishing practices are emerging.

Loneliness significantly impacts health by altering protein levels tied to diseases, emphasizing the necessity of social connections.

Social connections significantly boost immune health and reduce serious diseases like stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Conversation, even online, can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Friend: a wearable AI companion designed to alleviate loneliness by providing constant company through text interactions.

Technological advances have made hearing loss more treatable, yet isolation due to sensory differences remains a significant issue.

Cognitive decline often follows social isolation, exacerbated by conditions like autism, ADHD, and hearing loss.

Understanding and addressing the interaction failures caused by sensory differences is vital to mitigating isolation and cognitive decline.

Over 16 million older Americans live alone, exposing them to serious health and social challenges.

Older homeowners prefer to age in place; pets can alleviate loneliness but also introduce housing challenges.

Camden's Age UK highlights arts' role in combating elderly loneliness, urging government investment to enhance community services for older individuals.

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

Supporting socially isolated older people through befriending service at weekly community clubs in Epping Forest District.

Prince Andrew's social life is in decline, leading him to lean heavily on family for emotional support.

Loneliness has increasingly become a significant issue exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting numerous individuals deeply.

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

Older adults already socially isolated experienced less decline in well-being during COVID-19 isolation.

Riegelsville showcases strong community ties, contrasting with broader social isolation trends in America.

Community leaders emphasize the need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

Prolonged isolation significantly increases mortality risk, comparable to smoking and more severe than obesity.

Rising awareness and proactive efforts are necessary to combat the growing loneliness epidemic.

Skid Row Running Club provides a sense of community for those living on the streets of L.A.'s Skid Row neighborhood.

University of California Regents vote to suspend hiring of undocumented students who don't qualify for federal work authorizations.

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

Building friendships in new environments can be challenging; joining social clubs can facilitate meaningful connections and combat feelings of isolation.

The value of friendship is being reevaluated after long-term social isolation.

The societal expectation of prioritizing marriage and the nuclear family makes prioritizing friendship difficult.

Many people feel lonely, with as many as 60% saying they feel lonely much of the time.

Having a large network of friends does not guarantee against loneliness.

Public universities in California may be able to hire undocumented students, regardless of their immigration status

Friendship is seen as an important remedy to social isolation

California public universities may allow undocumented students to work.

Friendship is an essential remedy for social isolation.

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.

Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia.

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.

Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia.

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.

Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia.

Loneliness in adolescence may lead to belief in conspiracy theories later in life.

Supercommunicators make others feel understood by sharing experiences, asking questions, and laughing.

Social isolation has harmful effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.