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 lonelyWe 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 healthHow 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 healthMorgan 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 universityAlmost 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 lonelinessMichael 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 friendsGeorgia 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 timeRachel talks about relationship breakdown and the loneliness of living as a single mum. Note: This content mentions loneliness and depression, which some people may find triggering.
Read : The loneliness of living as a single mumLoneliness for people in later life can be a real challenge on a daily basis. Many older people may become lonely due to the loss of a loved one or spouse, relocation to new settings or it may be due to having developed an illness or a disability.
Read : Loneliness - the later life toolkitWe have all been through times of change including, for some, the profound loss felt when someone close to us dies. There are some things we can do to help.
Read : Change, loss and bereavement