LONELY-EU coordinator Prof. Maike Luhmann of Ruhr University Bochum explains why loneliness is not a mental illness and why it can still be dangerous. The conversation also covers politics, the debate about loneliness among men, and links between loneliness and conspiracy beliefs. The show carries content notes on depression and violence.
Show: Kopf hoch. Original title: “Maike Luhmann über Einsamkeit & Psyche”. In German, about 42 minutes. Released 30 June 2026.
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