Loneliness

Loneliness

Wang Yingwei and his small delivery team offer more than just meals, bringing human connection to elderly residents. Photo: Collected/BBC

China's 'loneliness industry' offers companionship as social ties change

The emerging “loneliness industry” was valued at approximately $7.4 billion in 2025 by securities firm Sinolink

Surrounded by hundreds, remembered by none. Sometimes the loudest place in the city is where loneliness speaks the clearest. Photo: AI Generated

The noise of loneliness

I'll go." And I'll stay." - Some people become part of you, no matter where life takes you. Oil sketch inspired by the final scene of Normal People, by @ratsandlilies on X.

More than a love story: Inside the quiet loneliness of 'Normal People'

Illustration by Isabella Lee run in the Daily Bruin/ Collected

Connected, yet alone: The quiet loneliness of digital Bangladesh

A young person in a dark room smiles at their phone, which displays glowing, interactive social media comments, illustrating the Sosoactive concept 'From Scrolling to Connecting'.

Sosoactive: Connecting with millennials through Sosoactive media

Photo: Adobe Stock

Isolation, anxiety, depression among mental health issues facing Gen Z, says expert

Representation image shows a woman sitting alone. Photo: Collected

German municipal association seeks €500m 'loneliness fund'

Sketch: TBS

Echoes of silence: Choosing quiet in a noisy world

One-sided emotional ties to people you don't actually know (or those who don't actually exist) are called parasocial relationships. Photo: Collected

Do parasocial relationships help with loneliness?

Representation image shows a woman sitting alone. Photo: Collected

Record number of Japanese are living alone: survey

Loneliness at work can appear as a sense of emptiness despite being surrounded by people, or the absence of meaningful interactions throughout the day.

Is loneliness lurking at your lunch break?

Photo :Collected

Prince William and wife Kate take over UK airwaves to fight loneliness

James Higgins, who runs the Krishna Cow Sanctuary in Hawaii, cuddles with Uma. Picture: Krishna Cow Sanctuary

Cow cuddling becomes a thing in US for lonely hearts amid social distancing