by Louise Rees | Feb 1, 2021 | Loneliness
Check out the February calendar on the Action For Happiness website for some simple on ideas for connecting with other people this month.
by Louise Rees | Jan 15, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Wellington woman Lauren Keenan was lonely after separating from her husband. One Friday night, desperate for something to do, she asked twenty-seven people to hang out. Every single one said no. In a Stuff story by journalist Jack van Beyen, she tells what she did...
by Louise Rees | Dec 17, 2020 | Loneliness, Stories
An excellent blog by Emily Preston is now live on the Innovation Unit website, and also on facebook and linkedin. The blog, “Human Connection, Socially Distanced” shines a light on intergenerational connection in Aotearoa New Zealand during...
by Louise Rees | Dec 1, 2020 | Loneliness
The December Kindness Calendar from Action for Happiness includes lots of actions involving reaching out and connecting with others. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Nov 30, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media
Journalist Verity Johnson discusses whether the experiences of 2020 are making it easier for us to admit to, and talk about loneliness. Read the article here.
by Louise Rees | Nov 23, 2020 | Loneliness
We love this film for the children’s charity Childline demonstrating that nobody is normal, and that however weird you feel inside you’re not alone. Watch the video here.
