Isolation and loneliness

Feeling lonely sucks – especially when you're surrounded by people. If you find that you often feel lonely, there are things you can do to connect better with the people around you, find new friends or reconnect with old ones.

What is loneliness?

It’s not much fun to feel lonely. Read on to find out why some people experience loneliness more often than others, and how to manage if you feel lonely all the time.

Loserfruit's guide to being a good friend online

It's a bit different maintaining healthy friendships when everyone's online. Thankfully, Loserfruit explains it all in this instructional VHS tape.

Ask a therapist: What to do if you're feeling lonely

Why do we feel so lonely these days? And what can we do about it? We asked Rashida Dungarwalla, a registered psychologist, for answers.

Image of a teenage boy and two teen girls. The boy is sitting at a table looking into the distance, he has a sad look on his face. The teen girls are standing behind the boy chatting to each other and laughing.

What to do when you're feeling lonely in a relationship

Do you feel lonely, even though you’re in a relationship? Read this personal story to understand why you might be feeling this way, and what you can do about it.

What to do when feeling lonely: 11 helpful tips

Loneliness can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime. You can be in a room crowded with people and still feel alone.

How to deal with isolation if you live in a rural or remote area

It's common to feel isolated or lonely when you live in a rural or remote town. Dom shares his tips on how to stay connected and overcome these feelings.

Image of a nonbinary person sitting in a park. They are looking at the camera and not smiling.

3 non-binary people share stories of loneliness

Kai, Rudy and Gabby reflect on the times they felt lonely, and how they managed those feelings.

Young men and loneliness

Dealing with loneliness as a young guy can be tough. Learn more about some healthy ways to cope.