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Recent news reports suggest that the US is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. But the research is a bit more complicated.
The condition is nothing short of a public health emergency.
Third places are shared spaces where people can informally socialise. As a potential antidote to the modern scourge of loneliness, it’s worth asking what makes the best of these places tick.
Although loneliness may seem timeless and universal, the word seems to have originated in the 16th century,
Around 140 Australian nursing-home residents have taken their own lives between 2000 and 2013, our new study shows.
Both young and old can feel like they don’t belong. But loneliness is a social problem, with a social solution.
Social isolation is linked to higher blood pressure, lower cognitive abilities and even increased chances of premature death.
We should be worried about the development of social skills in a world where everyone can have their ‘perfect’ AI friend.
For those who are finding the social distancing isolating, here are some lessons from ancient hermits, who often found joy in being alone.
ATMs, self-scan checkouts, automated calls, digital therapists … no wonder we’re all lonely.
Posting on social media, reaching a group of friends all at once, can make connecting with others less threatening for people who experience social anxiety.
Trust Me, I’m an Expert: Risk
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This month, we're talking risk. Three experts give their perspective on how long you might live, how to deal with loneliness – and how to step outside your comfort zone.
Christmas can be a particularly hard time of year, and dogs are a vital support for many of the most vulnerable in our society.
Speaking with: Hugh Mackay on 2017, ‘a really disturbing year’
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Author and social researcher Hugh Mackay says fragmentation was among the key themes of 2017 – but he has some concrete suggestions on how we can do better in 2018.
Older people are less lonely than we think, but more importantly loneliness is something they face all year round – not just at Christmas.
There are many ways in which older people can engage in their communities and meet new people this Christmas.
Residents may be right to fear for their lives.
Research shows that virtual reality experiences can help social disconnection and improve wellness - by inspiring awe.
Loneliness shortens our life spans and some studies suggest it’s even more lethal than obesity. We are physiologically and psychologically primed for connection, so don’t shrug off your loneliness.
Top contributors
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Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor Applied Social and Policy Research; Director, Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University
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Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University
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Research Fellow, Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney
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Director of the Center for the Science of Social Connection, University of Washington
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Associate Professor in Urban Health and Environment; NHMRC Career Development Fellow, UNSW Sydney
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Professor in Modern History and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, King's College London
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor of Cities and Planetary Health, ARC Future Fellow in nature-based solutions for loneliness, University of Sydney
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Professor in Psychology, Macquarie University
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Professor in Psychology, UNSW Sydney
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Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Assistant Professor, Social & Behavioural Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Professor of Gerontology and Public Health, Brunel University London
