Pandemic 'fear of missing out' had mental health consequences for older adults-- study

Pandemic 'fear of missing out' had mental health consequences for older adults, study shows During the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of missing out (FOMO) on social activities may have negatively affected the mental health of adults at high risk of serious disease, according to a new study from Rice ... Amy McCaig

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The acronym "FOMO"—short for the "fear of missing out" one might feel about not being able to take part in events or experiences that could make one's life better—refers to a phenomenon that has become more mainstream in the last decade as social media use has exploded around the world . While the term FOMO is predominantly used by younger generations, feeling FOMO may not only be experienced by Gen Z or millennials.

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