Reacción a "One in six people worldwide suffered from loneliness in the last decade"

This WHO report reminds us of something essential: we are social beings by nature. It is not just about how many people surround us, but the quality of those relationships. A meaningful conversation, a kind word or the simple gesture of greeting a neighbour can have a huge impact on our health and social cohesion. Social disconnection is not just a painful individual experience, it is a public health issue that affects well-being, academic performance, employment and life expectancy. And it affects young people most of all: one in four adolescents in the world say they feel lonely.

The good news is that there are solutions. We know what works: campaigns that make the problem visible, public policies that prioritise social connection, community spaces that facilitate encounters and psychological support for those who need it. A commitment to human connection is an urgent necessity and an investment in physical and mental health. We are at a key moment: if we want stronger societies with a future, we must place social connection at the heart of our collective decisions, from the design of cities to digital strategies.