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‘There’s a lot of shame around loneliness, but we’re all lonely sometimes’
New research from the Helen Clark Foundation has found that the loneliness experienced during Covid-19 lockdown has lingered for some societal groups.
The evidence is in: working from home is a failed experiment
Gene Marks of the Guardian writes about how the growth in working from home during Covid-19 is effecting workers.
Bursting social bubbles after COVID-19 will make cities happier and healthier again
Researchers from the Canadian Hey Neighbour Collective write about the need to break out of social bubbles post-Covid.
Action needed to tackle post-Covid ‘loneliness emergency’, MPs say
UK parliamentarians call for investment in community infrastructure to tackle loneliness post-Covid.
Mental Health In Retirement: What You Can Do To Stay Healthy And Happy
A press release from Probus South Pacific suggests focusing on physical health, purpose, connection with others and safety, in order to enjoy mental health in retirement.
The Citizens Advice Bureau Has Helped People Navigate Through A Period Of Uncertainty – A Tale Of Two Volunteers.
Citizens Advice Bureau is celebrating its 50th year in New Zealand. Two volunteers from different generations tell about their experiences of volunteering for CAB.