The growing prevalence of AI companionships, could lead to profound psychological challenges, particularly for younger generations
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Pet rocks: Is the viral South Korea trend a cure for loneliness? Experts weigh in
The trend of young South Koreans keeping “pet rocks” has resurged as a way to cope with rising loneliness and burnout, but experts say genuine human interaction is needed for mental well-being over such substitutes
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Human trafficking, deepfakes, loneliness: Inside the $75bn crypto scam criminal industry
Complex criminal organisations in Southeast Asia are perpetuating human trafficking and coercing workers into participating in ‘pig butchering’ scams, experts reveal
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The business of loneliness
Under the veneer of luxury and leisure lurks a hidden epidemic: loneliness
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Leadership in the time of mental health
With the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week being loneliness, it is a good time to discuss leading through the lens of mental health before this month ends