Marie-Louise Sharp

Oct 6, 2023 | jmvfh.utpjournals.press | Charlotte Williamson |Alice Wickersham |Marie-Louise Sharp |Danielle Dryden

Loneliness has been defined as “a subjective, unwelcome feeling of lack or loss of companionship, which happens when there is a mismatch between the quantity and quality of the social relationships that we have and those that we want.”1 Loneliness is a major public health concern and is associated with a higher risk of mental and physical health illnesses,2,3 including high blood pressure,4 poor sleep,5 depression,6 suicidal ideation,7 and risky behaviours such as alcohol misuse.8 Although...