Concerns about loneliness among older people aren t going away. But an annual grant program for community-level projects could bring more Minnesotans, young and old, together. Groups such as AARP have said a growing body of research links being alone with negative health outcomes. .
A Connecticut group is working to reduce the growing trend of loneliness. The Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness, a part of For All Ages, is a group of public and private organizations aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation across the state. A 2021 study found 24% of Connecticut s senior population is widowed, which can contribute to loneliness. .
Young people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. The Adobe Foundation and National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, found more than 60% of young people surveyed reported an improved sense of confidence through painting, writing or any form of creative expression. Fredric Miggins, NAMI senior manager, Field, Allies & Professionals, said improving access to creative activities could help turn the tide on a youth mental health crisis. .
One in five teens in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge before they turn 18, but 64% of them won t seek help. A new training program is turning to teens to get their peers connected to the resources they need to turn things around. .