Loneliness - Every Mind Matters

A new campaign by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will be launched on 30th January as part of the Better Health - Every Mind Matters campaign to raise awareness about loneliness.

Feeling alone is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, at any point in our lives. We might live in a busy city or a rural location, on our own or with others and still feel isolated.  Sometimes it can be triggered by a life event or change in situation, or it may not be triggered by anything at all.

We all experience feeling lonely in different ways. This means there are a range of ways we can try to overcome loneliness, and we need to identify the help and support that works for us. It's really important to remember that loneliness and difficult feelings can pass.

For general advice and to find out more about the steps you can take to help yourself and those around you go to www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/about-loneliness/ or www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

If you live in Brighton and Hove and would like to find out about local services, social spaces and activities that can support you to meet other people and get more involved in your community please contact our Mental Health and Advice Service on 01273 666950 or email us on info@mindcharity.co.uk