Guillermo Parra Lorenzo, psychologist and associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the UAB, offers us a reflection on loneliness and mental health in the elderly, focusing on one of the great social challenges of today.
In this knowledge capsule, he analyzes the difference between chosen and unwanted loneliness, as well as the social isolation favored by the digitalization of everyday life. He also reflects on how these factors influence emotional and physical well-being, and highlights the importance of fostering social bonds, inclusion and diversity to move towards a more cohesive and healthy society.
