Is that you? Lonely and blue? Let’s grow your social connections

Everyone needs social connections. For many of us, our social connections shrivel as we age. Our families grow up and sometimes move away. Maybe you’re living alone after the loss of a partner or are in poor health or have a disability. Whatever, when you are socially isolated, loneliness can creep up on you.

Social isolation and loneliness can pose risks to your health and wellbeing. You may be more prone to heart disease, dementia, obesity, depression, type 2 diabetes ,impaired immune function, even suicide or death.

So come on, let’s get out there have some fun! Enjoy the bonhomie and spirit of being socially connected. If you can, get out and about and catch up with old friends or make new ones, try to meet people online. Feeling down and blue, call the G’day line on 1300 920 552

The links below lead to information that will help you to understand and overcome social isolation and loneliness.

G’day Line. Griefline, a partner of Health Direct Australia, https://griefline.org.au/gday-line/ (Accessed 7 August 2024)

Long term help for loneliness. Lifeline Support Toolkit https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/topics/loneliness/prevention-and-care-for-loneliness?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiNiT3q0yNyH8TmNuP2J1tP8Y9Z3SRNSobSr2f65Il7Xa8YhewqMwFhoC3VoQAvD_BwE (Accessed 7 August 2024)

Secure My Treasures recommended reading:

Loneliness Awareness Week. (Real stories from Australians who share their experience of loneliness together with resources). https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/ (Accessed 7 August 2024)