Isolation, uncertainty and fear – How the Covid-19 pandemic fractured American society
Five years ago today, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic. New York Times opinion writer David Wallace ...
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Five years on, the isolation of the COVID-era haunts us still
As a perinatal psychologist, Divya Kumar helps patients navigate a huge life transition—bringing home baby. Isolation during ...
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How Social Isolation Can Shorten Life
We must find a golden middle between nourishing our sense of connection with each other and learning to be comfortable when ...
Thurston County declares loneliness crisis
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Loneliness can be all-consuming, impacting our mental and physical health. That’s why Thurston ...
In an Era of Increasing Isolation, Do We All Just Need to Rave?
Young people are partying less than ever—and yet underground dance music has inspired some of the best albums of the past few ...
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Social Isolation and “Loneliness” of Young Adults
Stories of young people self-isolating frequent national headlines, with The Atlantic, NPR, Fox, The New York Times and ...
Better screening needed for social isolation, loneliness in people living with chronic disease
A new study reveals social isolation and loneliness can adversely affect mental and physical health, with researchers from ...
Free English classes helping women break isolation
A charity that runs free English classes in Slough is helping some women break free from isolation. The community Hub Viva ...
Uncertainty, isolation, fear: Pandemic’s mental health toll still being felt today
While the physical effects of the COVID virus wreaked havoc on bodies young and old, mental health was in decline due to a ...
Taunton centre secures huge funding boost to tackle loneliness and isolation
A Taunton community centre is hitting the jackpot after securing £278,296 from The National Lottery Community Fund to tackle ...