Tag: loneliness
Strategy of the Family Ministry: What helps against loneliness?
As of: December 27, 2023 4:14 p.m Prevent loneliness and support those affected: Family Minister Paus has presented a “strategy against loneliness”. Social organizations welcome the move, but are skeptical…
Loneliness: Being alone is not a question of age
As of: December 26, 2023 3:49 p.m Especially at the turn of the year, many people suffer from loneliness – including more and more young people. In Düsseldorf, the Diakonie…
How loneliness changes the mind and body
It’s like the feeling you get right before you cry. But the tears don’t come. Instead, the feeling inside continues to spread, becoming more oppressive week by week and month…
Guide: Alone at Christmas: Five tips to combat the feeling of loneliness
Not everyone can celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, there are many different reasons for this. To counteract loneliness, there are five tips that can alleviate this feeling at Christmas.…
Loneliness research: Loneliness is part of normal life. Why the feeling also has positive sides – and when it is a warning signal
Where to go at Christmas when the others are celebrating with the family and you are alone? Loneliness researcher Maike Luhmann gives tips for a great party – and explains…
The federal government wants to take action against loneliness
As of: December 13, 2023 4:30 p.m Loneliness can become a problem. Not just for those affected, but also for society as a whole, says Family Minister Paus. Action weeks…
New initiative: What the government wants to do about loneliness
One of the most pressing problems in our society is loneliness. A laudable initiative by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, on the other hand, will probably fail due to…
Holidays: Northern Irish pub promotes loneliness around Christmas
public holidays Northern Irish pub promotes loneliness around Christmas Christmas is not contemplative and beautiful for everyone – the holidays in particular can be lonely. photo © Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa/Symbolbild “Charlie’s…
Why loneliness is (almost) as dangerous as smoking for your health
“My loneliness is killing me”, sang Britney Spears at the end of 1998 in the title Baby One more time. The pop star didn’t think she said it so well……
Health: Study: Young people in particular suffer greatly from loneliness
Health Study: Young people in particular suffer greatly from loneliness In Germany, loneliness has increased sharply during the pandemic. photo © Paul Zinken/dpa In Germany, loneliness has increased sharply during…