Loneliness is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Research shows that loneliness is associated with a greater risk of inactivity, smoking, increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, increased risk of depression, low self-esteem, reported sleep problems and increased stress response.
The government, having identified the scale of the problem, launched the first cross-government strategy to tackle it. The strategy refers to mobilising everyday services and organisations that people engage with, and extending social prescribing.
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Lead community partner -Iain Chambers, Researcher - , 蜜柚社区