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 and can become more prevalent in rural locations with limited transport links and broadband.
As 16-24 year olds are 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.
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, search ‘Loneliness Every Mind Matters’ for support and advice or go to www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/.
