Saving For a Space Ship Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 ‘Rise in single people and private renters’ increasing social fragmentation The authors of the University Of Manchester study say it has profound implications for mental health provisions https://www.bigissue.com/culture/news/rise-in-single-people-and-private-renters-increasing-social-fragmentation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear.getting.old Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Snowflake research, by snowflakes for snowflakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoWolves Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Did you post a link to an article in the big issue as worthy of anyone's time? Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I have noticed an increase in the number of bar style restaurants where single people can sit facing the chefs instead of taking up a table for 2. It’s almost the standard in Japan, where of course they have many more single people. A sign of the future? But for mental health issues, I think (and have no factual backing for this) Brits are as likely to suffer depression etc even surrounded by friends and family. It’s becoming more acceptable to talk about mental health (and sometimes it seems everyone I know is on antidepressants) but I suppose the underlying issues aren’t being addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btd1981 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 To be honest, when you look at everything about life objectively, I think people without depressive tendencies are the ones with the mental health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simvastatin Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, btd1981 said: To be honest, when you look at everything about life objectively, I think people without depressive tendencies are the ones with the mental health issues. Lol lot of truth in that statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Orange Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Who knew Millinnials (the first wave already towards the end of their 30s) either having a extended adolescence or living/working in little boxes to achieve real adulthood would mount up serious social, emotional, and mental problems nationwide, who'd 'thunk it. Edited January 27, 2019 by Big Orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, btd1981 said: To be honest, when you look at everything about life objectively, I think people without depressive tendencies are the ones with the mental health issues. Ever watched the TV program the undateables ? Those guys are often ridiculed by the general public and pigeon holed as "special" with mental health issues.. when i was at school being labeled as special needs meant you were thick. However if you watch that program they are some of the most optimistic people and gain happiness from very simple things and often find happiness just being in the company of another person regardless of looks or perceived success in the hierarchy of life. What a thing to look at life as gift to obtain pleasure rather than being force fed the work hard achieve achieve BS from people that did not work very hard and lucked out buying a cheap house ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Orange Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Or ignorant, arrogant untalented scum win their position by crawling into the pants of rich or successful, hard working partner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msi Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Not surprising. You remove the societal contract (get taught - work hard - get established - teach the next guy) and suddenly there are people stuck in "extended adolescence" Housing is a petri dish for a wider view - we ignore its lessons at our peril Edited January 27, 2019 by msi spelling (he next guy to the next guy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localhero1983 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 5 hours ago, longgone said: Ever watched the TV program the undateables ? Those guys are often ridiculed by the general public and pigeon holed as "special" with mental health issues.. when i was at school being labeled as special needs meant you were thick. However if you watch that program they are some of the most optimistic people and gain happiness from very simple things and often find happiness just being in the company of another person regardless of looks or perceived success in the hierarchy of life. What a thing to look at life as gift to obtain pleasure rather than being force fed the work hard achieve achieve BS from people that did not work very hard and lucked out buying a cheap house ? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Society in the early 2000s is nothing like society was in the early 1900s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btd1981 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, winkie said: Society in the early 2000s is nothing like society was in the early 1900s. That is true, but at least in those days people presumably had low expectations and at least the trajectory was positive back then. Edited January 27, 2019 by btd1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btd1981 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 5 hours ago, longgone said: Ever watched the TV program the undateables ? Those guys are often ridiculed by the general public and pigeon holed as "special" with mental health issues.. when i was at school being labeled as special needs meant you were thick. However if you watch that program they are some of the most optimistic people and gain happiness from very simple things and often find happiness just being in the company of another person regardless of looks or perceived success in the hierarchy of life. What a thing to look at life as gift to obtain pleasure rather than being force fed the work hard achieve achieve BS from people that did not work very hard and lucked out buying a cheap house ? Had always been put off that show for fear of it being a bit exploitative. I do envy that outlook though...when I see my dogs they seen so happy, truly living for the here and now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, btd1981 said: That is true, but at least in those days people presumably had low expectations and at least the trajectory was positive back then. All in this together, they only judged themselves against the guy not unlike them in the local pub or workplace......today, true or false we can see the whole world and what they are doing, what they have got, how much it cost from a screen in a pocket....enough to make the even best person feel inadequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, btd1981 said: Had always been put off that show for fear of it being a bit exploitative. I do envy that outlook though...when I see my dogs they seen so happy, truly living for the here and now. That`s the whole raison D'etre to normal folk i.e dejected depressed and competing with the neighbors and their siblings and their friends, to those people they are laughable jokes, But look how happy they are when they find someone. i know which way i would lean to if i had a choice. With greater understanding comes greater responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frugal Git Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Talking of Japanese, the Western Hikikomori is a phenomenon that will be increasing, mainly because of housing. Well done to the last 23 years of 'leadership'. All you've done is the assured creation of mass hermits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msi Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, Frugal Git said: All you've done is the assured creation of mass hermits. and create people who post on forums oh wait ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Orange Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 16 hours ago, msi said: Housing is a petri dish for a wider view - we ignore its lessons at our peril Yeah, the looming civil, social, and bureaucratic collapse could bring down the megacorps (if hardly anybody could purchase products or use services). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyguy Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 27/01/2019 at 00:35, bear.getting.old said: Snowflake research, by snowflakes for snowflakes Sad but true This is the college that said people should not clap because it was unfair to deaf students! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btd1981 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 College ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronyx Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 10:41, Saving For a Space Ship said: ‘Rise in single people and private renters’ increasing social fragmentation The authors of the University Of Manchester study say it has profound implications for mental health provisions https://www.bigissue.com/culture/news/rise-in-single-people-and-private-renters-increasing-social-fragmentation/ Sounds like we need a social fragmentation tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btd1981 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, chronyx said: Sounds like we need a social fragmentation tax ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmin Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 27/01/2019 at 00:35, bear.getting.old said: Snowflake research, by snowflakes for snowflakes Bit flakey mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyguy Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 27/01/2019 at 19:35, Frugal Git said: All you've done is the assured creation of mass hermits. Social media has done that. Most young people have no REAL mates they can go for a beer with when they have a bit of poo to deal with most of their "friends" are people they never meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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