Tag Archive for: loneliness

New Solutions for Youth Loneliness: Friendship Courses & ‘Social Prescribing’

By: Jacob Anderson

Publica, a leading policy and advocacy organization, has released urgent recommendations to address the rising epidemic of loneliness among young Australians. Read more

Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong

By: Brian Harris

Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.” Read more

You’re Not Alone

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

Loneliness is an epidemic that ravages lives everywhere as surely as any epidemic. But when you feel the dark pit of loneliness in your heart, listen to the word of truth: You’re not alone. Read more

Ever Felt Alone in a Crowd?

By: Russ Matthews

Are we alone on this journey called ‘life’, or have you ever felt isolated in a crowd? Read more

Boxing Day Blah

By: Sheridan Voysey

One of my favourite Christmas artworks is a painting called The Nativity by contemporary artist Brian Kershisnick.  Read more

Lifeline Releases Free Mental Health Guide for Holiday Season

By: Georgia Free

Christmas is a time to reflect on the year that’s been – the joys, the sorrows and everything in between. Read more

26-Year-Old Joey Fry’s Mission to End Loneliness Epidemic

By: Laura Bennett

Although the experience of loneliness existed well before covid lockdowns and remote working were commonplace, on this side of the pandemic we’re acutely aware of the consequences of isolation, and how deeply it’s being felt. Read more

Solitude for Beginners

By: Susan Browning

I was always reaching out, always finding something new to take on, always engaged with ministry, always in peoples lives, always over-booking my schedule, then feeling like my brain would burst and my heart felt heavy. 
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“We Were Shame-Ridden”, NY Times Bestselling Author Max Lucado on Loneliness and Isolation

By: Laura Bennett

Over the course of his prolific writing career, Christian author and pastor Max Lucado has captivated the spiritual curiosity of readers – both young and old — and his newest release is no different. Read more

Isolation Is Getting Harder for Our Children. Here’s How to Help.

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Though families have felt palpable relief as restrictions have started to ease across the rest of the nation, our Victorian children are struggling more and more to follow the rules still in place. Read more