by Louise Rees | Oct 26, 2021 | Loneliness
This week, the New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness is launching a campaign to shine a light on loneliness. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage action from local councils, and to raise awareness and understanding of loneliness. Read our media release and...
by Louise Rees | Oct 21, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Youth mental health support organisation Voices of Hope is running a campaign to encourage people to reach out and connect to others in their community. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Sep 23, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
Brian Jarvie moved to Whitianga from Christchurch after the earthquakes. An article in The Informer tells of how Brian has been welcomed into his new community, has formed a friendship with a volunteer visitor from Age Concern, and become an integral member of his...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness
Loneliness at work has become an increasingly hot topic during the pandemic. An insightful blog by Indian author, columnist and management consultant Abhijit Bhaduri discusses the question of loneliness within work teams, and what to do about it.
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City writes about the importance of cherishing friendships, despite the difficulties created by lockdowns. After finally meeting face to face with a friend she writes, “We laughed, shared family news, told each other the things...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness
An Australian Journal of Pharmacy opinion piece discusses how we need to nourish our social biome, just as we do our gut biome, and that social health clinics in community pharmacies offer one solution. Read the article here.
