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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. ...
New research from NAMI shows the powerful benefits of creative activities on mental health, especially for young people experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or depression.
Adobe will give $4.1 million to the two museums during an inaugural year of collaboration.