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Loneliness
Loneliness is often a central experience for people with mental illness and is a risk factor for poor mental and physical health. There is evidence to show that social connectedness and inclusion, in contrast, are protective factors.
Loneliness is associated with a range of other health consequences and social impacts including risk of suicide.
It is a priority issue for the RANZCP's Community Collaboration Committee who are developing a variety of resources on this key topic.
Webinars
Presented by Brian Vickers at RANZCP Congress, 2019
Lived experience of loneliness: suicide prevention perspective
Presented by De Backman-Hoyle at RANZCP Congress, 2019
Tackling loneliness: A public health challenge?
Presented by Associate Professor Simon Stafrace at RANZCP Congress, 2019
Lived Experience of Loneliness: Suicide Prevention Perspective
Presented by Professor Sharon Lawn at RANZCP Congress, 2019
Publications
Understanding loneliness and mental health report
By Professor Sharon Lawn and Christine Kaine for Lived Experience Australia
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