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
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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