2.6i How widespread is loneliness and isolation, and which groups are most affected by it?
Background
Across our Volunteering and Tackling Loneliness policy work, we are tackling barriers to participation in volunteering and other forms of social action, including supporting civil society to prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Our aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation by improving social connections and mental health literacy amongst those most at risk, in the places most underserved.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Loneliness and social isolation in mental health: proposal for a network for cross-disciplinary collaboration and capacity development
People are said to be lonely when they feel unpleasantly lacking in meaningful connections with other people. They are described as socially isolated when they have little social contact. Lonely people are more likely to...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on loneliness and social isolation in mental health, addressing the impact on physical and mental health, as well as strategies for prevention and recovery.
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WWCW_Loneliness and Wellbeing Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious public health concern, with research demonstrating links to poor physical health, increased use of health care services, and even early mortality. Although loneliness ha...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically targets loneliness among adolescents and young adults, examining individual, social, and environmental influences, and proposing strategies for public policy efforts.
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New perspectives on loneliness: developing theory, methodology and evidence for practice
In a speech about older people to National Children and Adults Services (NCAS) conference on October 18th 2013 the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt highlighted the "problem of loneliness that in our busy lives we have u...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Brunel University London
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on loneliness across different populations and disciplines, but does not fully address the specific impact on mental health as requested in the question.