Bier sei „wichtig“ für die Sozialisierung bei „Epidemie von Einsamkeit und psychischer Gesundheit“, sagt Heineken-Chef | LBC
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/beer-loneliness-mental-health-epidemic-5HjdFsT_2/
Von StGuthlac2025
Bier sei „wichtig“ für die Sozialisierung bei „Epidemie von Einsamkeit und psychischer Gesundheit“, sagt Heineken-Chef | LBC
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/beer-loneliness-mental-health-epidemic-5HjdFsT_2/
Von StGuthlac2025
18 Kommentare
I’m sure a simple round up of the blood alcohol content of suicide victims would shit all over this claim.
He’s probably right, at least to a certain extent. I don’t think it’s any accident that the decline of social group activity (eg including visits to pubs) has also coincided with a rise in poor mental health. Part of this is undoubtedly the cost of actually going out for a drink, but changes in social habits (or the rise of asocial habits) have also played their part
They don’t let you reply with images in this sub but if they did I’d have done the Marge Simpson – It’s true but he shouldn’t say it
I thought we were just told last month that any type of alcohol was bad for your physical health. Even a tipple. So what are we to do?
Since stopping drinking I’ve realised how good it is for socialising and bonding. I’ve got good people skills, I like talking to new people, but sober interaction doesn’t really compare to a tipsy laugh with your mates or a drunken heart to heart.
I’ve thought a lot about alcohol since I’ve stopped (for health not addiction) and I’ve been reading about the relationship humans have had with alcohol for millennia. I’m almost of the opinion that the human race wouldn’t have developed in the way it did without alcohol, it’s so good at bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging.
And the CEO of Lockheed Martin thinks buying more of their weapons is the key to world peace.
Good that this guy has no conflict of interest, right?
>heineken boss
i’m sure theres no bias/ulterior motives there
Absolutely. First thing I’d do as PM is find ways to support community pubs. Cut the duty on drinks to zero etc.
He’s maybe got a point but nowadays I see the trend with GenZ and anyone under 35 these days that guys have replaced the pub with the gym now.
I wonder if Challenge 25 has contributed to the increase in anxiety and the stunted development of Gen Z
Having a variety of options would be good for loneliness and mental health epidemic. Shouldn’t only have alcohol as a way to socialise.
Im saying that as a non drinker yes, but I’m not one of those ones who think it should be banished, so I agree it should be better handled, cost less etc. A bit of variety would be nice though.
Socialisation sure, but mental health? I’m pretty sure alcohol makes that worse.
This is ancient and common knowledge.
A good, affordable local does absolute wonders for a community.
It should not be so expensive to buy a beer at a pub compared to a shop. This is what causes people to stay in, isolate and drink at home which leads to dangerous and addictive drinking
I drink most nights in pub, usually 1 or 2. If i don’t get out the house for a bit, i dont really shift into end of day mode. And i like to chat
First couple of pints take the edge off, it’s what comes after that’s the problem.
I can’t be dealing with the headaches as I age.
I don’t disagree. I’ve had a really difficult few years and one of the key points of respite, which has been invaluable for my mental health, has been having a pint or two at the pub and either reading a book or chatting with locals.
Obviously alcohol abuse is an entirely different kettle of fish.