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In Japan, a country facing unique demographic challenges, loneliness has emerged as a pressing public health issue, intricately linked with the phenomenon known as hikikomori, or extreme soc…
Read articleIn a comprehensive analysis of the 2021 National Health Interview Survey, stark differences in self-reported feelings of depression based on living arrangements come to light. The study reve…
Read articleSocial isolation is a phenomenon that transcends species, affecting individuals from diverse biological backgrounds in profound ways. It is not just a human experience but a universal condit…
Read articleThe extreme environment of spaceflight induces a myriad of stresses on astronauts – and these stresses may negatively impact mental health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive abilities. New rese…
Read articleMost people associate meditation with laser-like focus, expanded internal awareness, emotional stability, and cognitive enhancement. Plus there is mounting evidence to suggest that many of t…
Read articleSuicide is defined as the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. There are many factors that play a role in influencing whether someone decides to commit suicide. Nearly everyone expe…
Read articleThe early signs of schizophrenia typically happen in the late teen years, and or in someone’s early adulthood. In many cases, they are pretty tough to spot unless you are very familiar with …
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