Japan Implements Anti-Loneliness Law
A new Japanese law identifies loneliness as “an issue for society as a whole” and tasks the government at all levels with providing support.
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Loneliness Declared a Public Health Emergency in San Mateo County
Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in San Mateo County, California, with an estimated 45 percent of residents reporting difficulty with isolation and loneliness.
‘Ecosexual’ Woman Claims She Is in an ‘Erotic’ Relationship with a Tree
A woman who describes herself as “ecosexual” believes she is in the midst of a love affair with an oak tree.
Survey: Almost One in Four People Across the Globe Feel Lonely
Loneliness appears to be a significant challenge for many adults all over the globe, according to a recent survey.
Poll: Nearly 4 in 10 College Students Report Feelings of Loneliness
While 76 percent of U.S. college students reported feeling enjoyment much of the prior day, majorities also reported feeling stressed (66 percent) and worried (51 percent), in addition to being lonely and sad.
Gallup Poll: Depression Rates in United States Are ‘Highest Recorded’
Nearly 30 percent of U.S. adults say they have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime, and 17.8 percent say they currently have or are being treated for depression, a Gallup poll found.
U.S. Surgeon General: Widespread Loneliness Can Be as Deadly as Cigarettes
Loneliness has caused serious health risks, as nearly half of adults across the nation say they have experienced the feeling, the U.S. surgeon general said, declaring a public health epidemic.
Survey: The Loneliest Americans are Young Adults, Low-Income Earners
Young adults under 30 and people in lower-income households report being lonelier than those in other groups, a Gallup News survey found.
Half a Million French Seniors Live Almost Totally Isolated from Others
A study has revealed that more than half a million French seniors live in a state of “social death” and almost never interact with other people, a trend that has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Study: Smartphone Use Linked to Rise in Loneliness Among Teens
Teens worldwide are reporting a sharper rise in feelings of loneliness than a decade ago, an outcome that may be linked to smartphone use, a study has found.
‘Epidemic of Loneliness’: One-Fifth of UK Under-35s Have Just One or No Close Friends
More than one-fifth of Britons aged under 35 say that they have just one or no close friends, according to a poll which is said to reveal that young people are “suffering an epidemic of loneliness”.
One-Quarter of Brits Won’t See Relatives at Christmas, 40 Per Cent Worry About Isolated Loved Ones: Poll
More than one-quarter, 27 per cent, of respondents to a poll said they would not be seeing relatives this Christmas, while 41 per cent were worried about loved-ones becoming isolated during the holiday season.
Poll: Democrats More Worried and Lonely, Less Happy than Republicans
As many states begin to reopen their economies following the coronavirus shutdowns, Democrats are far more likely to say they are worried and less likely to say they are happy.
Poll: 9 in 10 Young Britons Believe Their Lives Have No Purpose
A nationwide poll has revealed that 89 per cent of 16- to 29-year-olds believe that their lives have no meaning or purpose.
Nationwide Survey Finds Americans, Especially the Young, Are Perpetually Lonely
Health insurance company Cigna conducted a nationwide survey and nearly half reported constant feelings of loneliness or isolation.
