This post is brought to you by Uniting Communities as part of their #UnlockLoneliness campaign
Ever felt lonely or isolated? You’re not the only one. Data shows that the 18–24 age group feel the most lonely and left out in South Australia. As part of the Uniting Communities #UnlockLoneliness campaign, we want to increase awareness of loneliness amongst young people and start a conversation to reduce the stigma.
If you’re feeling lonely, here are some tips you can try to begin overcoming loneliness.
1. Focus on the quality of your friendships over quantity. Still feel lonely even in a crowd of people? It often comes down to the quality of your friendships, so take time and energy to strengthen them.
2. Call or text a friend you haven’t spoken to in ages. Such a simple act can make a huge difference.
3. It’s okay to be feeling lonely, turns out a lot of us do. Reach out to family and friends to reconnect. Its important to reach out to others.
Check out the full set of tips and keep up with the campaign via Facebook or Uniting Communities Young people and loneliness website.
