3 Ways Being ‘Too Self-Sufficient’ Can Backfire, By A Psychologist
Being an extremely high-functioning and self-sufficient individual is a “strength” that can ultimately make you weak. Here are…
Inside Three Longterm Relationships With A.I. Chatbots
Abbey, 45, in North Carolina, has been in a relationship with Lucian, a ChatGPT bot, for 10 months.…
Cost-of-living crisis and ‘weight of the world’ means we’re socialising less than ever
Peg Sanders finds it hard to keep in touch with her friends and family. The 30-year-old from Fish…
Beyond Blue survey finds loneliness has deeper impact on some Australians’ mental health than financial hardship
Soon after moving abroad to Canada in her 20s, Roxy Aila’s mental health began to unravel. In a…
Insomnia Cookies CEO made millions selling his company to Krispy Kreme, but has a warning for entrepreneurs: ‘It can be lonely, it’s a solitary life’
Business success comes with many perks—whether it’s raking in millions, gaining critical industry access, or simply feeling proud…
Antarctic expeditioners join research project to help astronauts on space missions
In the dark depths of the Antarctic winter, Meg O’Connell couldn’t help thinking her morning coffee was missing…
My AI friend is no substitute for the real thing
AI can never be the solution to loneliness. Photo: freepik.com “Senior Journalist” undervalues my position at The Catholic…
Family urges support for loneliness, isolation after international student death
The family of an Indian national believed to have taken his own life along Western Australia’s southern coast…
Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study finds
Published on 04/09/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Loneliness is a common problem – and it’s expensive to health…
Music Sparks Social Imagination and Eases Loneliness
Summary: A large-scale study with 600 participants shows that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by sparking…
The relationship between social network addiction, online gaming addiction, and suicide ideation: mediating and moderating role of loneliness | BMC Psychology
Suicide represents a serious public health issue, closely intertwined with feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and existential questioning. Suicide,…
Beyond the Habit: Caring for the Mental Health of Priests and Nuns
By Lavoisier Fernandes – At the heart of the Catholic Church are the men and women—priests, nuns, deacons,…