The stakeholder event to discuss strategies for encouraging psychological and emotional resilience in response to loneliness took place on 13th May 2019
The day comprised presentations, round-table discussions and working groups with the aim of obtaining a wide range of perspectives. This event was part of a project funded by the Campaign to End Loneliness in collaboration with the UKRI Loneliness and Social Isolation in Mental Health Network.
Presentations from the event:
Introduction Professor Sonia Johnson
Interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people: Clare Gardiner
Psychological factors that contribute to loneliness and how to address them: Michelle Lim
What models and therapist are there for reducing loneliness: Sophie Bennett and Mary Birken
What works for whomÌýunder what circumstance?Ìý Joshua Buckman