2023-09-07 14:30:20
With the popularization of the internet and the increasing use of social networks, an old social problem that was already harmful, loneliness, has become the target of great concern on the part of health professionals around the world, such as the General Surgeon from the United States Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.
Vivek gave an interview where he highlighted loneliness as a public health concern in the United States, something that, according to the doctor, many people do not admit because they do not feel comfortable with exposure.
“This is an issue that many people struggle with in the shadows because they feel ashamed. And that applies to me too,” he said, revealing that he also faced the same problem at some stages in his life, but that he managed to overcome it with the help of his wife and socialization.
Church is important
According to the CBN News, psychiatrist Daniel Amen agrees with Vivek. For the specialist, loneliness has triggered a “wave” of emotional problems, especially among younger people.
Amen explained that, in practice, it is as if people are replacing human relationships with virtual ones, even if they are unaware of the damage to mental health.
“I believe we are at the beginning of a wave of brain and mental health problems in young people, and this is because we are more disconnected than ever, disconnected from our own families, because when people are together, their faces are buried in their devices. “, he said.
For the psychiatrist, being a member of a church helps combat loneliness, as there tends to be greater involvement with the local community, which he strongly recommends.
“Go back to the church. Get involved,” said the expert. “Get involved with groups. We have to go back. And really, there is no better place to resolve this than the church.”
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