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# loneliness - Last year 2021

Opinion: 'Covid left many feeling disregarded by society because they don’t live in a family unit'

Oct 29th 2021, 7:00 AM 26,931 Views 9 Comments

Yvonne Barnes-Holmes says that the level of suffering created by a lack of social interaction is just beginning to emerge.

Covid-19 and restrictions have had 'devastating impact' on mental health of LGBTI+ young people in Ireland

May 20th 2021, 6:30 AM 10,132 Views 0 Comments

A new report provides insight into what life is like for LGBTI+ young people.

# loneliness - All time

Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds

# Mental Health

Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds

May 29th 2020, 1:52 PM 39,326 Views 59 Comments

The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.

One-third of Irish adults over 50 report feeling lonely at least some of the time

# Loneliness

One-third of Irish adults over 50 report feeling lonely at least some of the time

Oct 21st 2019, 10:29 AM 13,126 Views 20 Comments

The report will be launched today by researchers at Trinity College Dublin.

First of its kind fund launched to tackle loneliness

# Mental Health

First of its kind fund launched to tackle loneliness

Apr 17th 2019, 8:08 PM 21,380 Views 21 Comments

The first of its kind fund will go towards helping local groups and community-based projects.

'Sometimes they're just lonely and want a chat': What it means to volunteer at Childline

# Mental Health

'Sometimes they're just lonely and want a chat': What it means to volunteer at Childline

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 AM 7,906 Views 1 Comment

Childline saw it’s seventh millionth phone call earlier this year – we sat down with some volunteers to see what Childline means to them.

Why we need a minister with responsibility for loneliness

# Opinion

Why we need a minister with responsibility for loneliness

Dec 4th 2018, 7:00 AM 11,727 Views 29 Comments

In the most interconnected period in history people are lonelier than ever writes Senator and GP Keith Swanick.

Poor sleep triggers viral loneliness and social rejection, study finds

# Sleep Deprivation

Poor sleep triggers viral loneliness and social rejection, study finds

Aug 19th 2018, 9:00 PM 28,099 Views 21 Comments

That alienating vibe also makes sleep-deprived individuals more socially unattractive to others.

'I feel more secure': How HomeShare has been bringing the old and young together

# Loneliness

'I feel more secure': How HomeShare has been bringing the old and young together

Jul 15th 2018, 9:30 PM 28,045 Views 17 Comments

We visited John and Amy who have been taking part in the service.

'It's an epidemic': Taskforce established to tackle issue of loneliness in Ireland

# Lonely

'It's an epidemic': Taskforce established to tackle issue of loneliness in Ireland

Mar 17th 2018, 7:00 AM 15,332 Views 18 Comments

“Loneliness is one of the greatest public health risks today.”

'At a time such as Storm Emma we can feel the emptiness of endless time without boundaries'

# Isolation

'At a time such as Storm Emma we can feel the emptiness of endless time without boundaries'

Mar 6th 2018, 7:00 AM 21,622 Views 31 Comments

We gave little thought to the psychological and emotional stresses of Storm Emma’s enforced isolation, writes Stephanie Regan.

Poll: Should Ireland have a minister for loneliness?

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland have a minister for loneliness?

Jan 26th 2018, 9:29 AM 19,744 Views 82 Comments

The UK recently appointed a minister for that position.

Despite all our new communication modes, people are lonelier than ever

# Opinion

Despite all our new communication modes, people are lonelier than ever

Jan 26th 2018, 7:00 AM 32,515 Views 41 Comments

Loneliness is as prevalent in the young as it is in the old, it just manifests itself differently, writes Dr Keith Swanick.

Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'

# Mental Health

Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'

Jan 18th 2018, 9:04 AM 17,526 Views 50 Comments

More than nine million people in the UK say they are always or often lonely, according to the British Red Cross.

'It can be a rough time': How comedian Sarah Millican is helping people who spend Christmas alone

# Join In

'It can be a rough time': How comedian Sarah Millican is helping people who spend Christmas alone

Dec 24th 2017, 11:00 AM 15,331 Views 27 Comments

This is the seventh year of her #joinin initiative which encourages those who are by themselves on Christmas Day to chat to join the online conversation for some company.

'I'd love more people to come out to me because I'm not getting out as much as I used to'

# ALONE

'I'd love more people to come out to me because I'm not getting out as much as I used to'

Dec 21st 2016, 10:00 PM 12,292 Views 1 Comment

Alone is asking people to take the time to call into an elderly neighbour over Christmas.

It's very Irish to be ashamed if you don’t stumble upon love by some act of serendipity

# Lonely This Christmas

It's very Irish to be ashamed if you don’t stumble upon love by some act of serendipity

Dec 20th 2015, 7:30 PM 674 Views 21 Comments

“Actually admitting that we would be happier in a relationship seems to be an emotional hot potato,” says Rena Maycock.

A woman reached out to a lonely Daily Mail commenter and something wonderful happened

# Lovely

From The Daily Edge

# Lovely

A woman reached out to a lonely Daily Mail commenter and something wonderful happened

Dec 19th 2015, 10:51 AM 11,884 Views 2 Comments

Prepare to have your heart warmed.

Guess what? It’s OK to be single, feel sad or have a few pounds to lose

# Opinion

Guess what? It’s OK to be single, feel sad or have a few pounds to lose

Jul 22nd 2015, 8:00 AM 149 Views 84 Comments

Social media keeps us connected to each another but disconnected from the truth.

It's a jungle out there – how do you date successfully in modern Ireland?

# Opinion

It's a jungle out there – how do you date successfully in modern Ireland?

Jun 22nd 2015, 12:45 AM 2,010 Views 29 Comments

The rules of engagement for dating, both in Ireland and around the world, have changed.

Online counselling offers easy-to-reach support for depression and anxiety

# Turn2Me

Online counselling offers easy-to-reach support for depression and anxiety

Jun 14th 2015, 8:40 AM 15,555 Views 4 Comments

Its proponents say it offers advantages over other services – but just how popular is e-therapy in Ireland? We talk to mental health support website Turn2Me.org.

Fears that deaths by suicide rose over Christmas period

# Depression

Fears that deaths by suicide rose over Christmas period

Jan 20th 2015, 4:05 PM 9,424 Views 12 Comments

Calls to Console’s helpline rose by one third over the festive season.

Opinion: Learning from the Paris bloodshed – the need for an intercultural Ireland

# Understanding Our World

Opinion: Learning from the Paris bloodshed – the need for an intercultural Ireland

Jan 18th 2015, 12:00 PM 458 Views 199 Comments

Irish sports clubs, and in particular the GAA, have been immeasurable helpful in warmly welcoming young people from diverse backgrounds.

Column: Too much “stuff” – what causes hoarding?

# Opinion

Column: Too much “stuff” – what causes hoarding?

Jan 7th 2015, 8:00 AM 685 Views 8 Comments

Hoarding is far from rare, and yet it remains largely misunderstood.

If you need to talk to somebody today, there are people who WANT to listen

# Christmas

If you need to talk to somebody today, there are people who WANT to listen

Dec 25th 2014, 9:45 AM 6,900 Views 8 Comments

Christmas can be the worst time of the year for some – but there is help out there.

Opinion: Breaking up (around Christmas) is hard to do

# Heartache

Opinion: Breaking up (around Christmas) is hard to do

Dec 24th 2014, 12:00 PM 80 Views 12 Comments

Ending a relationship at this time of year can magnify the perception that everyone else is having a great time with their loved ones.

Opinion: A simple act of kindness could help someone feeling alone at this time of year

# Loneliness

Opinion: A simple act of kindness could help someone feeling alone at this time of year

Dec 11th 2014, 8:00 AM 404 Views 5 Comments

Spare a thought for those who will be on their own over the holiday period – this can be one of the worst times of the year.

Opinion: You’re never too old to talk – so don't overlook older people's mental health

# World Mental Health Day

Opinion: You’re never too old to talk – so don't overlook older people's mental health

Oct 10th 2014, 8:00 AM 170 Views 10 Comments

Some great strides have been made in this country in recent years to tackle mental health issues, but let’s make sure all people in society are cared for.

Opinion: Yes, social media sometimes makes us feel alone – but it also shows we're not

# Self Esteem

Opinion: Yes, social media sometimes makes us feel alone – but it also shows we're not

May 6th 2014, 1:00 PM 2,097 Views 26 Comments

In our haste to condemn all things Facebook and Twitter, let’s not forget they also present huge opportunities for realising we are not alone in our struggles.

A helpline is the only contact some elderly people have with others

# Loneliness

A helpline is the only contact some elderly people have with others

Apr 15th 2014, 6:00 AM 6,763 Views 15 Comments

Over 2,000 people have called Senior Help Line in the first three months of this year.

Loneliness is a health risk for the elderly

# Early Death

Loneliness is a health risk for the elderly

Feb 17th 2014, 11:08 AM 6,442 Views 11 Comments

Loneliness has twice the impact of obesity on premature death.

Older generation feeling 'harsh impact' of emigration, says helpline

# Loneliness

Older generation feeling 'harsh impact' of emigration, says helpline

Jan 30th 2014, 12:31 PM 8,147 Views 17 Comments

Senior Help Line has seen a “worrying” increase in the number of calls.

Poll: Will you call into a neighbour today?

# Your Say

Poll: Will you call into a neighbour today?

Dec 25th 2013, 8:45 AM 6,268 Views 19 Comments

On Christmas Day, is there someone outside the family that you’ll be checking in on?

# Loneliness

Christmas can 'heighten feelings of loneliness and despair'

Dec 25th 2013, 8:15 AM 6,175 Views 10 Comments

If you need to talk, there are people who want to listen.

Column: For many this Christmas, loneliness will turn the minutes into hours

# Opinion

Column: For many this Christmas, loneliness will turn the minutes into hours

Dec 19th 2013, 7:30 PM 60 Views 33 Comments

It has been a brutal, punishing year for many people across this country. As we enter a new year, let’s focus on one another again and take the responsibility to lead others through this darkness and out the other side, writes Gareth O’Callaghan.

# Column

Column: Is loneliness in old age inevitable? Not in a caring society.

Oct 2nd 2013, 1:00 PM 798 Views 14 Comments

Everyone needs to feel wanted and remembered, but many older people are being left isolated because of rapid economic, social and technological changes, writes Anne Dempsey.

Tonight's Evening Fix... now with added thumbs up (and down)

# Need To Know

Tonight's Evening Fix... now with added thumbs up (and down)

May 16th 2013, 7:02 PM 6,770 Views 6 Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

Column: Why I wanted to make a movie about isolation in rural Ireland

# Read Me

Column: Why I wanted to make a movie about isolation in rural Ireland

Apr 25th 2013, 7:00 AM 1,188 Views 33 Comments

IFTA Rising Star winner, Gerard Barrett, says people in Ireland don’t talk enough about how they feel – which can lead to tragedy. In making his award-winning movie, Pilgrim Hill, for just €4500, he lifted the lid on loneliness experienced by country farmers.