Posts Tagged ‘Loneliness’

Reading Time: 7 minutesEmerging 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 1 in every 3 young adults reports feeling lonely. Moreover, loneliness increases the risk of mental health conditions—creating an epidemic of loneliness […]

Reading Time: 8 minutesYoung adults are struggling with mental health issues more than any other age group. As a result, their generation has been instrumental in reducing stigma around mental health conditions and treatment. In fact, young adults have opened the door for open conversations about mental health—in the media, among policymakers, and in universities and workplaces. And […]

Reading Time: 9 minutesMoving out of your parents’ home and into a dormitory or apartment is a huge rite of passage. Most young adults covet the newfound freedom and independence that living on their own brings. For many, though, dorm or apartment living often means living with roommates. There are advantages to sharing a home with others, but there […]

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn 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 […]