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Omicron isolation makes me long for the simple joy of hanging out with a friend
Guardian journalist Sophie Brickman writes about the importance of hanging out with a friend and enjoying human contact as we approach the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic.
How to have a healthier relationship with social media in 2022
We can all fall into the social media trap.
Whether your vice is Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, most of us spend big chunks of time on these apps every day – posting content, engaging, sharing comments, scrolling, comparing.
How customer service teams can help tackle the loneliness epidemic in 2022
It’s been predicted that up to 75% of all customer service calls will be made out of loneliness by 2026. What can organisations do to ensure they’re combatting this challenge in a sincere and effective manner?
People feel lonelier in crowded cities – but green spaces can help
All of us can probably remember a time when we felt lonely. In the UK, around 45% of people report experiencing loneliness – with 5% of people experiencing severe loneliness. A study reported in The Conversation has found that living in crowded urban areas increases loneliness, but that access to green spaces can help.
Smokers become lonelier than non-smokers as they get older
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers that suggests the idea of smoking as a sociable pastime may be a myth.
Social wellness over the holidays
Social scientist Kasley Killam of Social Health Labs shares seven research-based tips for looking after your social wellness over the holidays.
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