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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

If Elon Musk Is So Concerned About Falling Birthrates, Why Is He Creating Perfect and Beautiful AI-Powered Girlfriends and Boyfriends That Seem Designed to Drive Down Romance Between Real Humans?

Elon Musk's launch of AI companions raises concerns about social isolation despite his worries over declining birthrates.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'

A collaborative project between dementia patients and primary school pupils alleviates loneliness while improving cognitive function and emotional well-being.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

It's Time for Healthcare to Take Social Disconnection Seriously

Social isolation significantly affects health but is often underestimated by both the public and healthcare providers.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

Companionship programs are vital in combating loneliness among the elderly.
#loneliness
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | When loneliness becomes a health risk for older New Yorkers | amNewYork

Loneliness among seniors in New York is a growing epidemic that poses serious health risks.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Inside the bizarre business of 'renting' a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: 'No way this is real'

The growing demand for rental girlfriend services in Australia highlights a societal issue of loneliness among young people.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Inside the bizarre business of 'renting' a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: 'No way this is real'

The growing demand for rental girlfriend services in Australia highlights a societal issue of loneliness among young people.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Fiona Phillips' husband describes their social isolation following her Alzheimer's diagnosis, emphasizing struggles with perception and support.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

We moved from New York to South Carolina not realizing how different it would be

We got here and immediately started our new jobs, the kids entered school, and along the way, we realized we weren't making very many connections.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Partnership between Los Gatos students, senior residents is one for the ages

Shinmori struggles with memory but fondly recalls teaching children games and making crafts. He illustrates his memory issues as being as small as his fingertip.
Mental health
#friendship
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I felt isolated after I retired. Inviting other men to lunch helped me turn things around - but I faced rejection along the way.

Orrin Onken overcame social isolation in retirement by proactively inviting friends for lunch, defying stereotypes about aging men and friendship.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I felt isolated after I retired. Inviting other men to lunch helped me turn things around - but I faced rejection along the way.

Orrin Onken overcame social isolation in retirement by proactively inviting friends for lunch, defying stereotypes about aging men and friendship.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This AI-powered social app aims to end loneliness-by 'engineering chance'

Social platform startup 222 uses AI to engineer chance encounters among members to combat social isolation, leveraging machine learning to connect people meaningfully.
Social media marketing
#aging
NYC parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

How urban environments present unique challenges for aging in place

Many seniors in Philadelphia face challenges aging in place, including isolation and a lack of information about available resources.
NYC parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

How urban environments present unique challenges for aging in place

Many seniors in Philadelphia face challenges aging in place, including isolation and a lack of information about available resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Get some earplugs and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Hearing loss affects 42% of people over the age of 50, increasing to 71% of people over 70, highlighting the urgent need for proactive ear care.
Wearables
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Modern Life Quietly Undermining Human Connection?

AI's response to damaging future generations revealed a picture of disconnection driven by modern digital behaviors.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

'My friend was fined for parking at my Grove Park home - now no one wants to visit'

A 75-year-old man's visitor was fined for parking briefly, leaving him feeling isolated and neglected due to recent parking rule changes.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Robot pets help care home dementia patients

Technology like robot pets and digital translators enhances emotional connections and reduces isolation for dementia residents.
#remote-work
fromForbes
2 months ago
Remote teams

'The Remote Work Paradox': 4 Ways To Stay Sane When The Isolation Drives You Crazy

Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

5 Strategies To Prevent Social Isolation When Working Remotely

Social isolation in remote work can be reduced through creative strategies.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

'The Remote Work Paradox': 4 Ways To Stay Sane When The Isolation Drives You Crazy

Remote work offers flexibility but can lead to social isolation and mental health challenges.
#ai
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Far Will a Man Go to Make a New Friend?

The film Friendship explores the real struggles of male loneliness through the character of Craig Waterman.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.
Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.
#aging-in-place
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Do we ever stop feeling anxious, angry or sad about relationships? Not if my older friends are any guide | Emma Beddington

The complexities of our contemporary social fabric reveal a paradox: while we are the most age-diverse society, we are also profoundly age-segregated by institutions and policies.
Relationships
#loneliness-epidemic
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Theatre scheme helps people in 'loneliest borough'

Hampstead Theatre's new program aims to alleviate isolation in Camden by encouraging creativity and community engagement through writing and performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Julie never imagined hoarding would dominate her life. As help is cut, she fears for the future

Hoarding can significantly affect mental health and daily life, as seen in the case of a 71-year-old woman facing funding cuts for assistance.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
#covid-19
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Parenting

Post-COVID, mentoring young adults can make all the difference

The pandemic's isolation has profound impacts, necessitating transformative mentoring to rebuild connections and trust among youth.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Post-COVID, mentoring young adults can make all the difference

The pandemic's isolation has profound impacts, necessitating transformative mentoring to rebuild connections and trust among youth.
#natural-language-processing
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
SF parents

Natural Language Processing for Risk Assessment: Identifying SI/SS in Psychiatric Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
SF parents

Developing Rule and LLM-Based Systems to Identify Mentions of Fine-Grained Categories | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Data science

Extracting Social Support and Social Isolation Information From Clinical Psychiatry Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
SF parents

Natural Language Processing for Risk Assessment: Identifying SI/SS in Psychiatric Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
SF parents

Developing Rule and LLM-Based Systems to Identify Mentions of Fine-Grained Categories | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Data science

Extracting Social Support and Social Isolation Information From Clinical Psychiatry Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Open-Source NLP Systems for Identifying Social Support and Isolation in Psychiatric Notes | HackerNoon

Open-source NLP systems effectively identify social support and social isolation in psychiatric notes using rule-based and LLM approaches.
#social-support
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Mental health

Guidelines for Annotating Social Support and Social Isolation in Clinical Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Mental health

Extracting Social Support and Isolation Info From Clinical Psychiatry Notes: SS and SI Categories | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Mental health

Guidelines for Annotating Social Support and Social Isolation in Clinical Notes | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Mental health

Extracting Social Support and Isolation Info From Clinical Psychiatry Notes: SS and SI Categories | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Extracting Social Support and Isolation Info From Clinical Notes: Demo and System Performance | HackerNoon

The patient composition at MSHS was noted to be younger and more diverse compared to patients at WCM, highlighting demographic differences within the cohort.
Mental health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Senior citizens showcase their creativity at JASA Art Exhibition

The JASA Art Exhibition celebrates senior artists and supports services for older New Yorkers, combating social isolation through creativity and community engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Golden Goal: Kevin Campbell for Everton v Liverpool (1999)

On my first night at university, an opportunity for social connection presented itself, but instead of joining a celebration with peers, I chose to listen to a football match alone.
Liverpool FC
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

When the Mouth Speaks, the Whole Person Heals: Bringing Integrative Community Therapy and Solidarity Care from Brazil's Favelas to the United States - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Health equity relies more on mobilizing existing resources than redistributing wealth from rich to poor.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I've been retired for 3 years after building a successful startup - why is finding meaning in retirement still so hard?

Even successful early retirees may struggle with finding meaning post-retirement.
Social connections can diminish for early retirees, leading to feelings of isolation.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Making new mom friends is just like dating. For every great catch, there are several duds you need to weed through first.

New motherhood can be isolating, and making adult connections is challenging yet essential for support.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Will AI Companions Make Us Lonelier?

AI chatbots, while providing support and companionship, could potentially lead to increased loneliness and social isolation over time.
Dining
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Table for one? More people say they eat all their meals alone.

Solo dining among US adults has significant implications for well-being, with 26% reporting all meals alone in the past day.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report

The 2025 World Happiness Report reveals that the US has fallen to 24th place, citing increased social isolation and political polarisation as contributing factors.
US news
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What We Know About the Experiences of Alienated Grandparents

Alienated grandparents face profound emotional pain due to estrangement from grandchildren, worsened by age and life's finiteness.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Want a less divisive American? Just a matter of trust. - Harvard Gazette

America is struggling with declining social connections and increasing discord, which have deep-rooted causes beyond political figures like Trump.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How AI Could Shape Our Relationships and Social Interactions

Excessive AI interaction may hinder real human relationship skills.
AI companions can reduce loneliness but risk increased emotional dependence and isolation.
The long-term effects of AI on social interactions are uncertain.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Is It a Problem That Americans Are Spending More Time Alone?

Spending time alone is often stigmatized, but evidence shows single people can be socially engaged and contribute positively to society.
Online Community Development
fromThe Walrus
5 months ago

The Walrus Talks Reimagining Volunteerism | The Walrus

Volunteerism can counter social isolation and polarization by fostering community and shared purpose.
The event will explore innovative approaches to community service.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Row after models at long-running life drawing class in Hampstead told to cover up for 'safeguarding' reasons

Mr. Swann expressed discontent with the centre's decision, mentioning, "It just seems a morality thing... like the Taliban coming in saying you can't run a class."
London
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Cancer affects your life for years after diagnosis. Here are survivors' stories

Many survivors say life after cancer can be more challenging than treatment, with long-lasting impacts on their personal, emotional, and social lives.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Anti-Social Century

"It's just a few seats, but it was a pretty happening place. I can't tell you how sad I've been about it... But there's nowhere else for the food to go." - Rae Mosher, in reflecting upon the change in customer interaction.
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