Feeling Lonely?

You’re not alone. Loneliness is an epidemic that seems to be plaguing the youth today…

- Kenisha Martins

Loneliness is a feeling that all of us have experienced at some point of time, whether it is not being invited to a party or feeling alone even amidst friends and family. But today, loneliness has taken on an altogether different form, especially among the youth. And this despite the rampant usage of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook etc.

According to a survey conducted by BBC called ‘The Loneliness Experiment’, about 40% of people in the 16-24 year age group experienced loneliness more often and intensely than any other age group. Dr Anjali Chhabria, Mumbai-based psychologist, sheds light on the epidemic that is plaguing today’s generation and the reasons behind it…

What exactly is loneliness?