The Stream Alone Together: The Loneliness Epidemic ¦ How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?
Today on The Stream: Gen Z faces severe loneliness, worsened by social media and the pandemic. What are the solutions to this growing mental health crisis? The loneliness epidemic profoundly affects Gen Z. Despite being hyperconnected through social media, they experience high levels of isolation, worsened by the pandemic. The consequences are severe, leading to mental health crises, increased rates of depression and anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from community and purpose. A study by Cigna found Gen Z (ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation, with nearly half feeling lonely. What can be done to address this growing mental health crisis? Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Annie Ji – Sociocultural YouTuber Esther Fernandez – Copywriter Simone Heng – Human connection specialist Published on Friday 28 June 2024.
The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- Alone Together: The Loneliness Epidemic ¦ How is the loneliness epidemic affecting society?
Date Broadcast
- Friday 28 June 2024
Start Time
- 08 : 33
Finish Time
- 08 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Episode Description
- Today on The Stream: Gen Z faces severe loneliness, worsened by social media and the pandemic. What are the solutions to this growing mental health crisis? The loneliness epidemic profoundly affects Gen Z. Despite being hyperconnected through social media, they experience high levels of isolation, worsened by the pandemic. The consequences are severe, leading to mental health crises, increased rates of depression and anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from community and purpose. A study by Cigna found Gen Z (ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation, with nearly half feeling lonely. What can be done to address this growing mental health crisis? Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Annie Ji – Sociocultural YouTuber Esther Fernandez – Copywriter Simone Heng – Human connection specialist Published on Friday 28 June 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The source recording to this edition of Al Jazeera English's "The Stream", "Alone Together: The Loneliness Epidemic" for Friday 28 June 2024 contains defects (corrupted video) due to television signal transmission issues. Some of the title's content is absent.
Genres
- Commentary
- Current affairs
- Panel
Hosts
- Anelise Borges (Presenter)