We all experience loneliness to some degree but there is still stigma around it. Our awareness of loneliness has spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic when many people were isolated due to restrictions on movement and socialising. Media coverage has recently claimed we’re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, and in November 2023, the World Health Organisation declared loneliness a global threat. Research has found young people aged 16-29 years are more likely to experience loneliness than over 70sWhy are young people lonely? How can we prevent loneliness? We asked Dr. Lily Verity and Molly Talyor these important questions. Recommendations from the episodeUK Youth: https://www.ukyouth.org/Jo Cox Foundation: https://www.jocoxfoundation.orgKnow Your Neighbourhood initiative: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/about-the-know-your-neighbourhood-fundCamerados: https://camerados.orgPodcast series: Anatomy of Loneliness on BBC RadioHelp and supportIf you are affected by any of the issues discussed in the episode, you can access free support via the following links:The Mix helplines: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-supportMind Charity contacts: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/useful-contacts/Samaritans contact information: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.scienceorfiction.co.uk

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