Tag: lonliness
Tech industry: The business of loneliness
It is the new widespread disease. Now tech companies are trying to sell solutions to a problem they helped create. source site
Walks against loneliness: "I expected 20 women, but 200 turned up"
Clare Carrington organizes walks for women in Munich via Instagram – she brought the idea with her from New York. Every two weeks she walks with strangers through the English…
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…
Feelings: "Loneliness is a spectrum"
Bochum professor Maike Luhmann is Germany’s best-known loneliness researcher. A conversation about negative spirals and counter-strategies – even at Christmas. source site
Munich: If a place remains empty at Christmas – Munich
For many people, Christmas Eve is a family celebration, emotionally charged and full of expectations. But what if the relationship breaks up when you suddenly find yourself alone? Christmas is…
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…
Campaign in Sweden: A “Hej” against loneliness
european magazine As of: November 18, 2023 11:02 a.m When the days get colder and shorter in Sweden, it affects many people. With a campaign, the industrial town of Lulea…
Munich: The new Gasteig boss talks about her plans. – Munich
From Susanne Hermanski Stephanie Jenke is the new boss of Gasteig. In the last days of September, Max Wagner gave her a symbolic key to all of the Gasteig locations.…
Cuddle party: "I am a Labrador today. A Labrador puppy"
Exchanging affectionate feelings with strangers is unimaginable for many. However, during a cuddle evening in Nuremberg, 25 unknown people get closer to each other – without any sex. source site