Loneliness is increasing more among 18 to 34 year olds than for any other age group and is emerging as a “very serious public health issue”, according to the Institute of Public Health (IPH). Loneliness is distinct from social isolation, cautioned Prof O’Sullivan. “Loneliness is associated with depression and anxiety, cardiovascular disease, stress, disrupted sleeping, and premature mortality,” Prof O’Sullivan told a webinar. Anna Doyle: ‘My mood has been really, really bad. “My mood has been really, really bad.

Source: The Irish Times February 25, 2021 19:45 UTC