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Prolonged social media use does not affect mental health, says study

Researchers find very few links between different aspects of social media use among young adults and possible mental...

4 Nov 2017 4:47 AM GMT

Social media perpetuates the idea that other people are more social than you. (Photo: Pexels)

Study suggests feeling peers have better social life could affect real...

Social media perpetuates the idea that other people are more social than you.

18 Sep 2017 1:24 PM GMT

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders, among others, are frequently accompanied by feelings of loneliness. People can feel lonely in the absence of mental health problems, too. Social isolation, in a culture that is biologically reliant on reaffirming social relationships, can be associated with feelings of insecurity, unpredictability and helplessness. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

The fear of living with ourselves: No magic pill for loneliness

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders, among others, are frequently accompanied by feelings of...

27 Oct 2018 8:54 PM GMT

During the past couple of years the Anglo-American world has become overwhelmed with what is increasingly described as an epidemic of loneliness.

The fear of living with ourselves: Loneliness gets medicalised

What's fascinating about the current anti-loneliness crusade is that it does not confine its focus on the elderly.

27 Oct 2018 8:50 PM GMT

Abigail found the elderly man sitting alone at a cafe in London (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman lauded for talking to elderly man who had his first conversation...

Nine million people are suffering from loneliness in Britain and they even appointed a minister to tackle the issue...

1 Oct 2018 12:37 PM GMT

Twitter has deleted millions of suspicious accounts after it and other social media services were used in misinformation campaigns attempting influence voters in the 2016 US presidential race and other elections.

Social media use may up depression, loneliness: Study

Study of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram use showed a causal link between the time spent on the platforms and decreased...

10 Nov 2018 4:30 AM GMT

A still from 13 Reasons Why

Only the lonely

More and more millennials are succumbing to the deep disconnect of loneliness, according to a new survey.

4 Nov 2018 6:30 PM GMT

A still from Her (Photo: Representative purpose)

Lonely amid a crowd

Tara (name changed on request) works for an international NGO.

18 Jan 2018 7:22 PM GMT

British PM Theresa May described isolation as the sad reality of modern life (Photo: Pixabay)

First ever minister for loneliness appointed in UK

Millions of people in society are living in close proximity but aren't able to form meaningful social bonds.

18 Jan 2018 8:57 AM GMT

Social network size and participation in social activities may eventually be used as indicators of diabetes risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smaller social network increases risk of diabetes

Loneliness has long been linked to variety of physical and mental health problems, particularly among chronically ill...

11 Jan 2018 3:17 AM GMT

New study reveals how to protect babies from developing food allergies. (Photo: Pexels)

Preterm babies have fewer friends in early childhood, says study

However, these children make more friends and gain more acceptance from peers after they enter elementary school.

10 Feb 2018 4:37 AM GMT

The solution: develop a hobby, nurture a passion and get more individualistic

Dealing with loneliness

Loneliness is a real issue in today's world. Here's how you can overcome it.

5 Feb 2018 12:17 AM GMT