Sydney: Loneliness is on the rise among men in Australia, according to a report. A recent survey by men’s health organization Healthy Mail found that 43 per cent of Australian men feel lonely.
Simon von Saldern, CEO and director of Healthy Mail, said, “While history suggests that older people are less lonely, in fact men aged 35 to 49 are at the highest levels of loneliness.”
The survey was conducted among 1,282 Australian men over the age of 18. The survey revealed that middle-aged men are almost three times more likely to experience high levels of loneliness than men over 65.
Loneliness isn’t about having no friends, it’s about feeling disconnected from those friends, said Zack Seidler, clinical psychologist and director of mental health practice at Movember.
Loneliness should never be underestimated when it comes to men’s health and wellness. The Healthy Mail website warns that loneliness can lead to heart disease, stroke, mental health issues, stress, depression and anxiety.
The physical and mental health consequences of loneliness in men are serious. Von Saldern noted that an average of seven men a day commit suicide here. While it’s not clear exactly why middle-aged men feel lonely, there are several factors that play a role. Separations and divorces occur between the ages of 35 and 49. He added that it is at that age that work pressures arise. Men tend to lose the priority of social connection and friendship as they enter puberty
Another big reason, says Dr. Seidler. While women tend to stop their friendships over time, men tend to take a bigger hit. Such lapses occur because men move into more responsibilities after education.
Better relationships in middle age
For all genders, making friends in middle age can be difficult. But Dr Seidler says it affects men more. There are many groups to make friends in Australia. But Dr Seidler says a large proportion of men’s groups are still for older people. Youngsters are more dependent on online.
There are also some signs that governments are starting to take loneliness more seriously. Federal MP Andrew Giles, co-chair of Parliamentary Friends, recently said loneliness is the next global public health emergency we need to address.
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2023-07-14 07:25:46
