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Editorial: Loneliness among youth and young adults

  • By

  • Jessica Hemberg

  • Renae Schmidt

  • Viviana Horigian

  • June 9, 2026

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    Loneliness among adolescents and young adults is rising, linked to mental health issues and higher mortality rates.

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    Digital environments can both exacerbate and alleviate loneliness, highlighting the complexity of social media's impact.

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    Loneliness mediates self-perception and academic performance, with misperceptions affecting social participation and engagement.

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    Chronic loneliness significantly impacts clinical populations, intensifying mood instability and complicating recovery.

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    Emerging interventions suggest that loneliness is modifiable, emphasizing the need for systemic approaches in healthcare.

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Editorial: Loneliness among youth and young adults

  • by Jessica Hemberg, Renae Schmidt, Viviana Horigian

  • June 9, 2026

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