Not only does being lonely feel bad, it can also shorten your life. What can you do about loneliness? How do you find new social connections if you are shy and socially anxious? Why can we feel lonely even when there are people all around?

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To find out more about depression and support services you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au  Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.org.au Thanks to Future Generation Global.