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Mental State The Loneliness Epidemic

Exploring Black father-daughter relationships, from life to loss

  • Feb 26, 2025
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Tips to limit screen time during the holidays

  • Dec 24, 2024

Resources available for people dealing with loneliness

  • Dec 13, 2024

Navigating loneliness during the holidays

  • Nov 28, 2024

How Fresno State helps students combats the feeling of loneliness

  • Nov 8, 2024

1 in 5 US adults reports daily loneliness: Gallup survey

  • Oct 17, 2024

How social media is helping people fight loneliness

  • Oct 10, 2024

CPD officer's Garfield Park garden stops traffic, helps mental health

  • Oct 7, 2024

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CPD officer's lush garden stops traffic, helps mental health

  • Oct 7, 2024
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Parental stress is a significant public health issue: Surgeon general

  • Aug 28, 2024
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Chicago run club offers ways to stay fit, foster connection, find love

  • Aug 17, 2024
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Evanston High School bans cell phones during class

  • Aug 13, 2024

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Mental health services see increase in demand as students head back to school

As students return to classes, more schools are placing an emphasis on mental health services. Health experts said this time of year can bring increased anxiety and loneliness.

  • Sep 4, 2024
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US surgeon general issues advisory on parents' mental health

According to the advisory, 48% of parents say most days, their stress is completely overwhelming, compared to 26% of other adults without kids.

  • Aug 28, 2024

Chicago running club offers ways to stay fit, foster connection, and even find love

More people are joining local run clubs as a way to meet people, make friends, foster community and even find love.

  • Aug 17, 2024

Evanston High School bans cell phones during class after teachers saw impact on learning, connection

Evanston High School passed a rule over the summer banning students from having their phones during instructional time, to help with learning and connection.

  • Aug 14, 2024

Long-term loneliness associated with higher risk of stroke: Study

Middle-age and older adults with long-term loneliness are at higher risk of stroke than those who do not report being lonely, according to a new study.

  • Jun 25, 2024