June 01, 2020

Healthy at home: Living through loneliness

33 minutes

Sandro and Dewi talk through loneliness, something many of us might have felt during these "inside times". Turns out loneliness is subjective - you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people, and feel connected to people even when you're by yourself. Dewi speaks with clinical psychologist and loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim about the prevalence of loneliness, particularly among people aged 18-25, and we hear from 22-year-old Chris about his experience of being at home during the pandemic. Plus, we meet Sandro's Gran! And we also think of ways we can connect with others even while we have to maintain distance. Hint: for Sandro it's usually about food.

Show notes:

To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio

To read more about Dr Lim's work on loneliness in young people check out: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/media-releases/loneliness-and-social-isolation-a-growing-health-risk-for-young-australians

To take part in a global study looking at the effects of social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine on our health, wellbeing and relationships go to: swi.nu/shawcovid

If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000

Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions.

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