There are calls for a national loneliness strategy, after a report revealed the extent of the issue, especially in young people.Researchers found 43 per cent of people aged 15 to 25 feel lonely — that’s more than two in five young people.One in seven reported persistent loneliness lasting at least two years. Technology was both a help and at times, a hindrance to connection.Guest/sAssociate Professor Michelle Lim, University of Sydney and CEO of Ending Loneliness TogetherReferencesMore than 2 in 5 young Australians are lonely, our new report shows. This is what could helpReport of the WHO Commission on Social Connection

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