New research shows 2 in 5 young Australians experience loneliness

Recent research indicates that 40% of young Australians (2 in 5) experience feelings of loneliness. Associate Professor Michelle Lim, the CEO and Scientific Chair of Ending Loneliness Together, states that persistent loneliness represents a considerable challenge. Nevertheless, studies show that young people who interact with friends or family at least once a week are three times less likely to experience loneliness. Loneliness Awareness Week 4-10 August.

Associate Professor Michelle Lim - CEO and Scientific Chair of Ending Loneliness Together Credit: Supplied

Lêkolînên vê dawîyê nîşan didin ku ji sedî 40 ji ciwanên Australî (2 ji 5 kesan) bi tenêtiyê hest dikin. Li gorî Hev-profesor Michelle Lim, birêvebira sereke û Seroka Zanistî ya Ending Loneliness Together, tenêtiya berdewam pirsgirêkeke mezin e. Lêbelê, lêkolîn nîşan didin ku ciwanên herî kêm hefteyê carekê bi heval yan malbatê re derbas bikin, sê caran kêmtir îhtîmal e ku xwe tenê hest bikin.

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