Neighbour Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on 27 March
Australians have been resilient to many events over the last 2 years: floods, bushfires, and an…
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The Millenial Crisis
Millennials are one of the loneliest generations, with the highest rates of depression and anxiety. The…
New screening tool to assist in elderly mental health care
Ageing is a part of life, and to some extent, we expect certain things, such as…
Are Green Spaces the Cure for Modern Day Loneliness?
Research has revealed that one in four Australians feel lonely on three or more days a…
Keep Calm And Cuddle Your Pet
Researchers are giving top praise to our pets for providing comfort during these uncertain times. Cuddling…
Our lives change after the ease of Coronavirus restrictions
We’re starting to get a taste of life as it used to be with the easing…
Isolation ≠ Isolated: Our Psychological Defences Against Loneliness
Content warning: The following story contains mentions of various mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and…
Staying Connected in Times of Social Distancing
With the rapid spread of coronavirus across the world, “social distancing” is one of the recommendations…
The Truth Behind Loneliness
We've all felt the despairing feeling of loneliness at one point in our lives - whether…
Loneliness More Common In Young Adults
A recent report conducted by Swinburne University in collaboration with VicHealth has found that more…
The Risk Of Loneliness For Older Private Renters
Loneliness is tough to handle, well, on your own. Especially for those living by themselves. Research…
Academics affected by loneliness epidemic
Recent research has found that there is a rising epidemic of loneliness from those working in…