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The prevalence of loneliness
Loneliness is becoming an "epidemic" and is associated with illnesses like heart disease, dementia, depression, anxiety, and longevity.
- One study revealed that 22% of Americans, 23% of Brits, and 9% of Japanese adults said they felt lonely all the time.
- 40% of people aged 16 - 24 said they were often lonely, according to the BBC.
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Becoming less lonely
Ventilen, or “friend to one” in Danish, is an organization that helps 15-to-25-year-olds get together twice a week with two or three volunteers. Together, the people in the group play games, make meals, go to the cinema, and build human connections.
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Coming together
Back in 1999, a support group called Bright Point was formed to fill the need of friends. But when people came together, no one talked. It was only after games were introduced as a catalyst that friendships started forming. Later, making meals and exercising was added successfully.
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Loneliness Is A Kind Of Pain
- Loneliness affects 19 to 43 per cent of adults who are now past 60 years of age.
- Just as physical pain is a warning from the body telling us to take appropriate action, our feeling of being lonely and disconnected is a social pain, a signal that we need to take car...
Loneliness Is A Kind Of Pain
• Loneliness affects 19 to 43 per cent of adults who are now past 60 years of age.
• Just as physical pain is a warning from the body telling us to take appropriate ac...
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