NIMHANS study finds loneliness linked to psychological distress, excessive series watching among parents of emigrated children
A NIMHANS study reveals that parents of emigrated children often experience loneliness, which is linked to psychological distress and problematic habits like excessive series watching. The research highlights the mental health challenges faced by 'empty-nest' parents in India.
Why it matters
This study sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health impact of migration on the aging population left behind in India.
Loneliness among parents whose adult children have migrated abroad is associated with higher psychological distress, difficulties in regulating emotions and problematic series watching, an exploratory study by researchers from NIMHANS has found.
The findings assume relevance on World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which draws attention to mental health and the need to address psychological well-being. The study highlights the emotional challenges that parents may experience when their children settle abroad and everyday family interactions become less frequent.
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