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The “Male Loneliness Epidemic”: Who is to blame?

Layla Bautista — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:37:39 +0000

Everyone is feeling the consequences of social isolation as our society becomes increasingly lonely. Are men bearing the brunt of this in the form of a "male loneliness epidemic"?

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Solving Social Isolation: Is It As Simple As ‘Going Outside’?

Soph Johnson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:13:11 +0000

Recent discourse on X (formerly Twitter) has promoted the belief that people struggling with loneliness or feeling isolated need to "just go outside” to feel better. Not only is this completely wrong, but it is also reductive, disregarding the complex social and structural factors that contribute to this isolation.

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The Demise Of Third Places And Why It’s Making Us Lonely

Nicola De-Ats — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:19:41 +0000

Despite being hyper-connected, thanks to social media, we are more isolated than ever. Why? The slow and steady demise of our third places may be to blame.

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Loneliness: The Part of Growing Up Not Taught In School

Bethany Brown — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:31:53 +0000

When they enter adulthood for the first time, most young people are not prepared for the feeling of loneliness. This feeling can creep up over time, as you become accustomed to the daily 9-5 workday. Or, it can pounce on you suddenly when the door closes on your school years. Loneliness manifests in different ways for everyone — but it is a major part of growing up in 2024.

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Christmas Blues For International Students

Lea Jauris — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:01:25 +0000

Winter has come to the UK and the country has started its preparations and celebrations for the most awaited event of the year – Christmas, a time for people to spend with their family and friends, but many people won't be able to do so this year. The rising cost of living not only means cutting down on the groceries list and pub visits, but for most international students it means that they will not be celebrating the holidays with their family and friends back home.

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