Lonesome no more? or why mental health services should be

The impacts of loneliness on health are profound; the equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Loneliness is a modifiable risk factor for depression, anxiety and cognitive decline. The longer term impacts of every form of mental ill health will me made worse by the presence of loneliness. Loneliness contributes to the reduced life expectancy experienced by people who use mental health services. In this talk Professor Simon Gilbody will describe loneliness for the uninitiated, and highlight its relevance for mental health services. Drawing on his own research, he will offer potential solutions that might help mitigate the impacts of loneliness.

Speakers

Professor Simon Gilbody, University of York

Availability

This webinar is part of the Congress 2025 webinar library package which is no longer available for purchase. If your Congress Webinar Library 2025 subscription is still active, you can still watch this webinar.