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WHO Declares Loneliness a Global Health Crisis for Youth

10/13/2025

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The World Health Organization has identified loneliness as a global public health issue, comparable to obesity and smoking.
A survey of 1,000 parent-child pairs in the United States finds loneliness is the primary mental health challenge for young people.
Parents worry about long-term risks such as school performance and safety and view artificial intelligence as a risk.
Children see artificial intelligence as having potential benefits.

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Story summary

The World Health Organization has identified loneliness as a global public health issue, comparable to obesity and smoking.
A survey of 1,000 parent-child pairs in the United States finds loneliness is the primary mental health challenge for young people.
Parents worry about long-term risks such as school performance and safety and view artificial intelligence as a risk.
Children see artificial intelligence as having potential benefits.