“But there is some sense of grief because we are so far away from family and friends,” says Ms. Khandelwal. Loss and loneliness“Stressful life events like bereavement, break-ups, and immigration are associated with loneliness,” says Dr. Kulkarni. According to Dr. Jain, many older people, for instance, experience intense loneliness after they retire, or their children move away. He firmly believes that loneliness is something that needs to be tackled at a social and policy level. He also believes that it is important to promote inclusive behaviour, ensure that the youth have access to better facilities for education, promote school mental health, make mental wellbeing a priority, and design mental health training modules for teachers as part of psychological first aid.

Source: The Hindu May 26, 2023 14:12 UTC