You need safe places, a safe school community and caring people. Loneliness is a very common feeling, but it can be associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety and increased stress.
- Find others like you. Join clubs in school, associations in your community or volunteer opportunities. This can help you feel supported and respected.
- Reach out to others. Withdrawing into yourself, your thoughts and your lonely feelings is not beneficial
- Be persistent. If one group doesn’t work out, try another.
- Connect with a caring adult. Someone in your family, community or a trusted teacher.
- Ask people to check in with you. It’s a small thing to ask for in the age of texting, but it can help you stay connected, which is critical for your mental health.
- Link to resources. There are many organizations listed on our site to connect you to a mental health professional. Click here.
Helpful Link from Kids Help Phone
Creating a Support Network
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The selected videos below show that depression and loneliness can happen to anyone and with the right help you too can overcome it.
Reach Out: A student documentary
Loneliness & Mental Health
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