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How does being lonely impact our mental health?

MQ Mental Health

Loneliness is a growing problem in modern day life. Even before the lockdowns and social distancing that were brought on by the pandemic, around 5% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely. million people reported ‘chronic loneliness’ in 2021 following a year of COVID restrictions. Loneliness is disproportionate.