Social Isolation and Loneliness

People can experience different levels of social isolation and loneliness over their lifetime as their personal circumstances change.  Feeling lonely or socially isolated can increase the risk of people experiencing poor physical and mental health.   

Sometimes admitting we feel lonely can be hard. It’s important to remember that lots of people experience similar feelings of loneliness, and that they can pass.

Understanding our own feeling and reasons for them can help identify and manage these feelings.

If you are feeling lonely, or know someone else who is, there are plenty of simple things you could do from volunteering to joining a group.