Loneliness is a health issue, and needs targeted solutions
- Written by Michelle H Lim, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Swinburne University of Technology
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The Australian government announced in yesterday’s budget $46 million towards the community visitors scheme which is designed to reduce loneliness in older adults.
Earlier this year, Tracey Crouch was appointed the United Kingdom’s first minister for loneliness.
While it...
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