Studies show time and again that Germany is under stress. At the same time, life expectancy is falling. Psychotherapist Philipp Lioznov explains the connections.
A recent study has shown that we Germans are Life expectancy one of the laggards in the western world. There are several reasons for this, and we also find causes in the psyche. You have been researching the topic of loneliness for years. How does it affect our health?
Loneliness is a definite precursor or contributor to psychological symptoms and is associated with a 50 percent increased risk of death. And the subjective feeling of loneliness in turn increases social isolation – and this can sometimes lead to us being under constant stress. Stress in turn leads to us feeling less able to participate in social life. It’s a vicious circle.
Source: Stern
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