health
diciembre 26, 2025
Soledad no deseada: qué es y por qué en Navidad afecta a más personas
“Para quien sufre abandono, la Navidad es como si te abriesen la herida y echasen sal continuamente”. Con estas palabras, Paula Fernández, catedrática...
TL;DR
- 1 in 6 people globally are affected by loneliness, according to the WHO.
- Loneliness can be a physical sensation and is amplified during the Christmas season.
- The discrepancy between festive environments and personal reality can lead to chronic stress.
- Unwanted loneliness is defined as a negative personal experience of lacking desired social connections and emotional support.
- Loneliness is linked to 871,000 deaths annually and increases risks of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and premature death.
- Young adults are experiencing particularly concerning levels of loneliness, associated with poorer health perception and increased risk of anxiety and depression.
- Chronic loneliness can alter basic health habits like sleep and nutrition.
- In older adults, loneliness is exacerbated by physical fragility and is linked to geriatric depression.
- Community programs are crucial for combating loneliness, isolation, cognitive decline, and lack of support networks.
- Coping strategies include self-compassion, gratitude, healthy habits, acts of generosity, connecting with others, and seeking professional help if needed.