Mental Wellbeing

How does loneliness associate with our mental wellness?

Loneliness

An individual may experience loneliness, in which their is low perceived social support.

Depression

Loneliness is highly correlated and a precursor to depression and depressive symptoms.

Social Isolation

Depression inhibits the seeking of social connection to overcome loneliness.

No matter the health of the individual, a large proportion of older individuals experience loneliness. This increases their risk for mental health concerns.

How do we combat loneliness?

Click below to read about how we are empowering older individuals to change their mindset to combat loneliness while also fighting for increased access to technology.

Solutions