Australia faces rising youth loneliness crisis, experts call for action

Loneliness Neha Kapoor

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist Neha Kapoor shares specific challenges faced by Australian Indian youth leading to loneliness. Credit: AAP Images/Supplied by Neha Kapoor

A new report reveals a growing youth loneliness crisis in Australia, with one in seven young people experiencing persistent isolation. Drawing on national survey data and expert insights, the research links loneliness to heightened psychological distress and calls for safe, inclusive spaces to foster connection. Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist Neha Kapoor shares specific challenges faced by Australian Indian youth. This episode explores the findings, community solutions, and how nations like Britain and Japan are tackling loneliness at a government level.


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