Loneliness and social isolation in young people report released.

Key Findings:

• From 8 respondents in Gateshead aged between 18 and 25, 6 felt they were lonely sometimes and 7 felt socially isolated sometimes.
• The main cause of feeling lonely and socially isolated was low self-esteem / lack of confidence and having no friends to talk to. A lack of social interaction was the third main cause.
• It was found that from the responses, young people preferred to do an outdoor activity with another person to help with feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
• From 9 respondents in Newcastle aged between 16 and 25, 5 felt they were lonely sometimes and 5 felt socially isolated sometimes.
• The main cause of feeling lonely and socially isolated was low mood with 5 in 9 stating this: being too busy with work or studies and bereavement was the next main causes.
• It was found that from the respondents, young people digitally connecting with friends and family or someone they trust helped with feelings of loneliness and social isolation.