Loneliness afflicts nearly 1 in 3 Australians

None of us are a stranger to the feeling of loneliness.  For some of us it is a daily experience.  A recent study shows nearly one in three Australians feel lonely, and one in six experience severe loneliness.
In Australia, a recent study showed that the highest rates of loneliness were among those aged 18-24….38% reporting loneliness.

The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global public health priority. It links loneliness to depression and suicide, and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. In Australia, Loneliness afflicts nearly 1 in 3 of us.
It can be devastating, but can it also spark creativity or change?   

Joining us today on the line is Dr Carol Lefevre  ( pronounced ‘le fev’ ), who is a visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide