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The Strange Cure for Loneliness: Strangers | Georgia Reinés | TEDxBlumenau
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-11 15:38
Bakaca [Música] [Aplausos] [Música] vivendo uma crise afetiva. As nossas amizades têm se revelado cada vez mais insuficientes. E não é porque a gente não gosta mais dos nossos amigos, mas é porque tem algo mais profundo acontecendo.Nos últimos anos, a pressão para atender as expectativas dos outros só aumentou, enquanto ao mesmo tempo, a nossa disposição para realmente cuidar desses vínculos foi diminuindo. A gente quer que as nossas trocas funcionem na mesma velocidade das redes sociais, mas parece que nin ...
The Strange Cure for Loneliness: Strangers | Georgia Reinés | TEDxBlumenau
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-08 14:57
Bakaca [Música] [Aplausos] [Música] vivendo uma crise afetiva. As nossas amizades têm se revelado cada vez mais insuficientes. E não é porque a gente não gosta mais dos nossos amigos, mas é porque tem algo mais profundo acontecendo.Nos últimos anos, a pressão para atender as expectativas dos outros só aumentou, enquanto ao mesmo tempo, a nossa disposição para realmente cuidar desses vínculos foi diminuindo. A gente quer que as nossas trocas funcionem na mesma velocidade das redes sociais, mas parece que nin ...
Walk-and-talk group aims to fight loneliness among men
NBC News· 2025-08-02 18:00
This morning, we are taking a closer look at a growing crisis in America. Loneliness and social isolation. For many, it's getting harder and harder to make connections.Especially for men, that can harm more than their mental health. It impacts their physical health, too. I recently spent some time with one group that's trying to make connecting easier, literally one step at a time.I feel like all of the best people I've met in my adult life have been here in New York. The name of this group strolling throug ...
How men are combating the health risks of loneliness
NBC News· 2025-08-01 03:30
Social Isolation & Men's Mental Health - Social isolation is a significant issue for men, with studies indicating that a substantial percentage report feeling lonely or lacking close friendships [2][3] - One study reveals that only 27% of men have at least six close friends, while 15% report having no close friends [2][3] - The surgeon general's advisory in 2023 highlighted that loneliness increases the risk of premature death by 26%, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day [3] Solutions & Initiatives - "Walking, talking, men" groups are emerging as a way to combat social isolation by providing men with opportunities for connection and candid conversation [1] - Experts suggest finding a "third place" outside of home and work to connect with like-minded individuals [5] - The "TCS" advice encourages men to text weekly, call monthly, and see each other quarterly to maintain connections [5] Impact & Benefits - Participants in men's groups report experiencing life-changing benefits, including improved mental and physical well-being [6] - Addressing loneliness and fostering connections can have a positive impact on men's overall health and quality of life [3][6]
The Game Beyond Words | Quvonchbek ????????? | TEDxAmerican University of Technology
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 15:53
When I first arrived in Tashkin in last September, I carried three things with me. A suitcase of belongings, the weight of rejected university applications, and loneliness so heavy I could feel it pushing me down. In the elevator of American University of Technology, a staff member once turned to me and asked, "You study here? I haven't seen you before." Despite being weeks into the semester, I had become invisible, a ghost drifting between classrooms and an empty apartment.speaking to no one, known by no o ...
