Worsening youth loneliness in Australia raises concern among experts

A new study highlights experts' concern over the worsening issue of loneliness in Australia.

Concerns about a loneliness crisis in Australia. Credit: Max Pixel

Key Points

• One in every seven young people in Australia experiences persistent loneliness, according to the group Ending Loneliness Together.
• Young people who are often lonely are more than seven times more likely to suffer from severe psychological distress.
• In recent years, both Britain and Japan have appointed dedicated government ministries to address this growing issue.

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