Loneliness News

A new multi-agency initiative is being launched in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, to address loneliness and isolation among older people in the community.

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) indicates that young people in England, particularly Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, are experienci

Experts have found that young people are five times more likely to have no friends now compared to a decade ago, with a think tank noting they are experiencing

A new report indicates a significant increase in loneliness among 11- to 24-year-olds in England, with factors like youth club closures, unaffordable housing, a

New research from CESifo suggests that while talking to AI chatbots may feel pleasant in the moment, it can lead to increased loneliness and decreased life sati

A new documentary, "Replica," by film-maker Chouwa Liang explores the growing trend of women in China choosing AI boyfriends over human men, highlighting how th

A study in an Antarctic research station revealed that 10 months of isolation led to increased loneliness, conflict, and decreased team unity among crew members

A new report indicates that Gen Z experiences significant loneliness on weekends, largely due to economic constraints preventing them from affording social outi

Dean Perryman launched the "Empty Chairs" campaign to combat loneliness across the UK, inspired by the loss of his best friend to suicide. The initiative aims t

The number of U.S. counties with at least 20% of residents over 65 has nearly tripled since 2010, leading to increased health risks from loneliness in rural are