It’s safe to say that we’re getting lonelier. One in four adults in Australia now describe themselves as feeling lonely on a regular basis. What’s behind this increase?
“There are many causes of loneliness, including bereavement, relationship breakdown, experiencing discrimination or having a highly demanding caring role,” says UK psychologist Dr Meg Arroll. “Retiring, changing jobs or moving home can also cause us to feel disconnected.
Indeed, most major life transitions can lead to loneliness in the beginning, but it’s when these feelings continue
