Loneliness Posted or Updated on 22 Sep 2023

Are you feeling lonely this winter?

Loneliness has no common cause. Sometimes it can be triggered by a life event or change in situation, or it may not be triggered by anything at all.

We all experience feeling lonely in different ways. It's really important to remember that loneliness and difficult feelings can pass.

Sometimes it can feel easier to reach out to someone else who may be feeling lonely. There are plenty of simple actions you can take to help lift someone out of loneliness and in doing so, it might help you to feel less lonely too.

Find out more about the steps you can take to help yourself and those around you and where you can find further support.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness