3 Ways Being ‘Too Self-Sufficient’ Can Backfire, By A Psychologist
Being an extremely high-functioning and self-sufficient individual is a “strength” that can ultimately make you weak. Here are…
Beyond Blue survey finds loneliness has deeper impact on some Australians’ mental health than financial hardship
Soon after moving abroad to Canada in her 20s, Roxy Aila’s mental health began to unravel. In a…
Insomnia Cookies CEO made millions selling his company to Krispy Kreme, but has a warning for entrepreneurs: ‘It can be lonely, it’s a solitary life’
Business success comes with many perks—whether it’s raking in millions, gaining critical industry access, or simply feeling proud…
America’s ‘Alarming’ Depression Problem – Newsweek
Depression remains an ongoing problem in the U.S. as historically high rates persist, polling company Gallup reveals. The…
Antarctic expeditioners join research project to help astronauts on space missions
In the dark depths of the Antarctic winter, Meg O’Connell couldn’t help thinking her morning coffee was missing…
‘Feel like a second class citizen…’: Viral post questions EU success, sparks debate on returning to India
A 28-year-old professional working in the European Union has sparked a heated debate on Reddit after sharing his…
Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study finds
Published on 04/09/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Loneliness is a common problem – and it’s expensive to health…
Why do so many of us want to be alone?
When was the last time you had a truly classic racist cab driver? Mine was a few years…
Beyond the Habit: Caring for the Mental Health of Priests and Nuns
By Lavoisier Fernandes – At the heart of the Catholic Church are the men and women—priests, nuns, deacons,…
A Biography of Loneliness: Read an excerpt from the book by Fay Bound Alberti
In the critically acclaimed The Lonely City (2017), the writer Olivia Laing extolled the pleasures as well as…