by Louise Rees | Jul 30, 2021 | Loneliness
In a blog for Pyschology Today, Karyn Hall Ph.D. writes about how first steps to overcoming discomfort with being around others that can perpetuate loneliness.
by Louise Rees | Jul 7, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
In an interview with Seven Sharp, psychologist Dougal Sutherland discusses a US study finding that men have fewer friends than they used to have, and suggests ways that men can find and develop new friendships.
by Louise Rees | Jul 2, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
In this article by Arvind Kurmar, Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust general manager, Nilima Venkat talks about the rise in cases of elder abuse amongst the Indian / South Asian community over the past year, and the many services that Shanti Niwas provides to support older...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Recent Australian research found that adults in neighbourhoods where at least 30% of nearby land consists of parks, reserves and woodlands had 26% lower odds of becoming lonely compared to their peers in areas with less than 10% green space. Find out more in this...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
New data shows rising levels of loneliness among new migrants in New Zealand, and a jump in those feeling lonely most or all of the time. Qiuyi Tan, Diversity Reporter for the New Zealand Herald, interviews recent migrants about their experiences. Read the article...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Make Moments is an Auckland-based programme, run by Connect the Dots, that works to connect and engage older people, and people living with dementia, with art and cultural opportunities. Find out more.
