Posts Tagged ‘Loneliness’

Reading Time: 6 minutes Emerging adults are the loneliest generation, despite being more social and more plugged-in than other age groups. Loneliness peaks between the ages of 18 and 29, according to a new research review. And feeling lonely increases the risk of mental health conditions—creating an epidemic of loneliness and depression in young adults. Loneliness is defined as […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes In the United States, most parents raise their children to be independent and self-sufficient. Young adults are expected to go to school or work, set career goals, build strong relationships outside the family, and maintain their commitments. Taken together, these life goals represent an appropriate level of adult independence. But independence can sometimes be taken […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Young adults are struggling with mental health issues more than any other age group. In a recent Inside Higher Ed study, 44 percent of college students reported symptoms of depression, 37 percent reported anxiety, and 15 percent said they have seriously considered suicide. These are the highest rates in the survey’s 15-year history. And yet, vast numbers of young […]