El impacto de la soledad en la salud mental

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El impacto de la soledad en la salud mental puede manifestarse de varias formas. Estas son algunas maneras de identificarlo.

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Ansiedad y depresión

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Demencia

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Dolor emocional y pérdida del sentido

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Estrés

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