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Lonely? Here’s how to connect with old friends – and make new ones

  • Written by Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer and Research Supervisor, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney
Lonely? Here’s how to connect with old friends – and make new onesShannon Fagan/Getty

Loneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most significant health issues in Australia, and it can affect people of all ages, backgrounds and life stages.

Long-term survey data released last month showed the number of Australians who agree with the statement “I seem to have a lot of friends” has fallen noticeably...

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