<p>In this episode we break down the growing conversation around the “male loneliness epidemic”:  what’s true, what’s misleading, and what the research actually says. This is a complex and controversial topic, but one that deserves a clear, evidence-based perspective.</p> <ul data-start="492" data-end="1312"> <li data-start="492" data-end="574"> <p data-start="494" data-end="574">Why has loneliness been declared a global health crisis?</p> </li> <li data-start="575" data-end="667"> <p data-start="577" data-end="667">How the global loneliness epidemic differs from the male loneliness epidemic </p> </li> <li data-start="668" data-end="781"> <p data-start="670" data-end="781">Are men actually the lonelier gender? </p> </li> <li data-start="668" data-end="781">The role of patriarchy, the manosphere, scapegoating, and in-group/out-group psychology </li> <li data-start="1089" data-end="1206"> <p data-start="1091" data-end="1206">The consequences  for both men and women</p> </li> <li data-start="1207" data-end="1312"> <p data-start="1209" data-end="1312">Healthy, proactive approaches to tackling loneliness in society </p> </li> </ul> <p>Plus, so much more! Drop your thoughts below. </p> <p>For mental health support: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>ORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-cleam">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean </a></p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>