Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently launched the next phase of their loneliness campaign activity, as part of the Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign. This follows the success of last year’s national campaign which encouraged young people to support others feeling lonely.
We are all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. The Every Mind Matters Loneliness campaign aims to normalise feelings of loneliness to reduce the stigma, so people feel able to seek help and support.
Based on research that shows 16-24 year olds are the loneliest age group but also the least likely to take action to help themselves, the campaign targets young people with the aim to normalise loneliness as a part of life and to reduce the stigma that often prevents people from accessing support.
You can follow the campaigns on our social media platforms. Please do share them to help spread the word.
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, search ‘Loneliness Every Mind Matters’ for support and advice or go to https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/.