In Spain, an alarming report reveals that one in five individuals suffers from loneliness, with a striking 70% of these experiencing it for over two years. The issue is particularly acute among young adults aged 18-24, with 34.6% affected. Experts like Elvira Lara and Joan Domenech underline loneliness as a critical social issue intertwined with mental health, notably depression. Their research indicates a fivefold increase in depression risk due to unwanted loneliness, emphasizing the need for effective interventions to foster social connections and address this growing concern.
The feeling of loneliness is especially common among young people, with 34.6% of those aged 18-24 reporting loneliness for over two years.
Loneliness increases the risk of developing mental disorders, complicating prognosis and worsening the evolution of existing conditions, particularly depression.
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