Loneliness and mental health
We want to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental well-being and the practical steps we can take to address it.
Read : Loneliness and mental healthLoneliness guide
In partnership with Education Support we have produced a guide to support teachers and education staff with the experience of loneliness. The guide explores the concept of loneliness; what it is, the different types of loneliness, and some ways to support ourselves and peers.
Read : Loneliness guideFeeling Our Way - evaluation
An evaluation of the Feeling Our Way project, to identify whether the programme led to improved outcomes in the young people’s feelings of isolation and social connection, awareness of adaptive coping strategies during the pandemic, and awareness of what mental health support is available.
Read : Feeling Our Way - evaluationStanding Together
The Standing Together Project helps improve the emotional health and community connections of older people living in supported housing and reduces loneliness and isolation.
Read : Standing Together15 things to do if you're feeling lonely
Tips and advice to help you cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Written with care, for you, by young people. Whatever it is that makes you feel lonely, and whatever loneliness means to you – know that we are here with you and want to help.
Read : 15 things to do if you're feeling lonelyPets and mental health
How a pet can help your mental health, deciding if having a pet is right for you, and options if you can’t have a pet.
Read : Pets and mental healthShared housing and feelings of isolation at university
Morgan is a current university student who had a difficult time when living in shared university housing. Morgan talks about her experience to reassure you, you are not alone if you are going through similar struggles.
Read : Shared housing and feelings of isolation at universityA quarter of adults living under lockdown have felt loneliness
Almost a quarter of adults living under lockdown in the UK have felt loneliness, raising concern about long-term risk to mental health: Mental Health Foundation Longitudinal Study
Read : A quarter of adults living under lockdown have felt lonelinessConnecting with nature and friends
Michael shares his experience of how connecting with nature with his friends in Northern Ireland helps him to feel less alone.
Read : Connecting with nature and friendsLiving alone for the first time
Georgia shares her story about what it feels like to move from being in care to living independently from the perspective of lived experience.
Read : Living alone for the first time