The first structure is that of a participant's relative working in a long term care facility for older people. This person, often their mother, was described as a key factor in many participants' involvement in the intergenerational programme. Both in bringing the programme to their attention,...
Despite being the most connected generation regarding technology, loneliness in teenagers and young adults is more prevalent than in senior citizens.
[Our] research suggests a third possibility: that many young people who are experiencing depression— whatever the cause—are purposely and proactively using social media and other digital tools to protect and promote their own well-being.”—Common Sense Media report The Impact of Social Media on...
How Loneliness Affects Your HealthWhen the pandemic first began, many experts feared that even people whomanaged toavoid the virus would suffer fromunprecedentedlevels of loneliness. What would happen when millions of people were told to stay ...
In adulthood, men are more likely to report feeling lonely and to have few close friends. About twice as many men as women exhibit substance use disorders. Men are about four times more likely to die by suicide. About twice as many women as men exhibit depression. Women are about twice ...
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental (心理的) problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many teenagers who have problems won't go for advice or help. Some think...
Next year,I will go to study at university,but I don’t know how to adapt myself to university life.I hear many freshmen are at a loss what to do when they are at university.They can’t take care of themselves in their everyday life,feeling lonely and homesick.Clothes,money or mobil...
The reasons formaximized productivity at work from homeare many. Firstly, employees can command working conditions. Like say, they can keep the room temperature as they like, some might like the music playing while others might want to work sitting in the garden. Such advantages are endless in...
Compare to many of you here i feel like a spoiled brat writing this but here we go. My parents are really religious people and have their own beliefs that they think i also believe in. My parents did always encourage me and love me a lot but as i grew up i needed to socialize but...
Loneliness affects many people and carries heavy consequences aside from being emotionally painful. Check out these nine coping mechanisms the next time you're lonely.