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25% - Rate of U.S. adults in 2004 who cited “no one to talk to about important matters,” increasing 15% in ten years - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Why this matters: Social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased mortality. #Isolation #Alone #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Depression #Support #Communication #Family #Connection
80% - estimate of Moms who experience the Baby Blues: feelings of worry, unhappiness, and fatigue after having a baby. These feelings are somewhat mild and exit within a few weeks on their own. However, Postpartum Depression symptoms are more severe and usually require treatment. The condition affects at least 15% of births and may precede or follow anytime after childbirth. National Institute on Mental Health #Motherhood #Parenting #Depression #Stress #Alone #Isolation #Fami
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Loneliness is even more damaging to your body than obesity and diabetes and has been linked to high blood pressure, dementia and premature death. - CBC Radio #Isolation #Alone #Life #Emotions #Connection #Depression
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The National Academy of Sciences cites 25% of U.S. adults claim to have no one to talk to about important matters. #Aging #Alone #Isolation #StartingOver #Divorce #Courage #Friends #Life #change #Connection #Communication #Family
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We all come into this world alone—unless you are an identical twin. For the rest of our lives we share our journey with others. Some come from large families, others small. There are those with lots of friends in their circles, others who prefer to fly solo, and everything in between. One thing for sure, we all need some type of connection with others in order to find peace of mind. Pets can serve as the kind of loyal companions that make our lives feel more complete, but the
PTSD. These four letters mean many things to many people--most of them troubling, and justifiably so. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have “experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” Symptoms can show themselves within three months of the traumatic incident, but sometimes it can take years for them to manifest themselves. Most important in this context is they must last mor
In a recent survey by the National Alliance for Caregiving, insights present many of the exhaustive, stressful and isolating perspectives in the lives of caregivers. #Caregivers #Alone #MentalHealth
Screening for depression is beginning to increase -- at least for key populations. However, the signs and symptoms are still under-discussed. A report targeting loneliness may have influenced the trend for screening. The author of the study illustrates how those feeling isolated suffer physiological impairments. #Alone #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Depression