Loneliness

Loneliness is often a central experience for people with mental illness and is a risk factor for poor mental and physical health. There is evidence to show that social connectedness and inclusion, in contrast, are protective factors.

Loneliness is associated with a range of other health consequences and social impacts including risk of suicide.

It is a priority issue for the RANZCP's Community Collaboration Committee.

Webinars

Loneliness: mental health, Brian Vickers at RANZCP Congress, 2019

Lived experience of loneliness: suicide prevention perspective, De Backman-Hoyle at RANZCP Congress, 2019

Tackling loneliness: A public health challenge? , Associate Professor Simon Stafrace at RANZCP Congress, 2019

Lived Experience of Loneliness: Suicide Prevention Perspective, presented by Professor Sharon Lawn at RANZCP Congress, 2019

Publications

Understanding loneliness and mental health report, Professor Sharon Lawn and Christine Kaine for Lived Experience Australia

Contact

policy@ranzcp.org