Loneliness
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At age 14 she fled her abusive parents, seeking a fresh start in Tokyo, only to find herself ensnared in new troubles. Moving between children’s homes until she turned 18, Aya (not her real name) found loneliness taking hold. Out on the streets, she became addicted to the warmth and attention offered by the charming,…
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The European Union’s new pilot project on loneliness aims to monitor and tackle the increasing lack of “meaningful social interactions”. At least one in 10 European Union residents is lonely most of the time, a new report on loneliness commissioned by the European Commission has shown. Some 13 per cent of the EU residents responded…
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Feeling lonely and depressed could accelerate ageing more than smoking, study finds It is already well-established that being lonely can be bad for your psychological health. But it may also be affecting your physical health – specifically, accelerating your body’s ageing process. That’s according to a new study, which found loneliness increased people’s biological age…
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No matter how many times it has been said, it is an undeniable fact that the COVID-19 pandemic was one that spiralled out of control and brought about not only loss of loved ones, but also an increase in loneliness amongst other things. A recent analysis found that loneliness was widespread at a problematic level…
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We all face depression and loneliness at some points in our lives and admittedly, the feeling can be overwhelming. However, there are a few workable suggestions to help you out it. Instead of feeling helpless, here’s something you can do. Adopt these proven ideas alongside therapy and medications: trash every form of dysfunctional thinking, take…
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