"loneliness"

Strengthening the health infrastructure to address the needs of mentally ill people must get top priority from the central and State governments

Nearly one in six people globally suffer from loneliness, linked to over 8.7 lakh deaths annually, according to a WHO report. Adolescents, young adults, and low-income populations are most affected. Strong social connections are crucial for better health and longevity

Old age is not just about a weakened body. It is a journey back to dependency, often harder than infancy — because society offers no celebration or emotional support for it

Human connection is a medical necessity if we want to stay healthy — emotionally and physically

In his new book, "The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence," Tony Prescott of the University of Sheffield, UK, suggests that "relationships with AIs can provide people with forms of social interaction."

Continue reading to discover the insights shared by Dr. Puneet Dwevedi, Chief of Mental Health and Behavioral Science, and Dr. Namrata Mahajan, Counseling Psychologist and Special Educator, at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

Those who feel lonely are typically less engaged in physical activity, less productive at work and more likely to have a social media addiction.

Social media, despite its intention to connect people, can actually amplify feelings of loneliness and contribute to mental health issues when excessive time is spent using it

The results of this study were published in the European Heart Journal, a publication of the ESC

In addition, 84 per cent respondents in Hyderabad preferred personal visits from friends and relatives.

Police Commissioner Mahesh M Bhagwat, launching the services here on Monday, emphasised that in times of adversity, emotional well-being and mental health were as important as physical health.

The study was conducted by Jayaram Thimmapuram, Robert Pargament, Theodore Bell and Holly Schurk of the WellSpan Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, York, PA; and Divya K. Madhusudhan

Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners and Reliance Entertainment's "Come Play" revolves around a lonely boy named Oliver whose friendship with Larry, a mysterious creature on his phone, turns his dreams into nightmares.