Loneliness Awareness Week

Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year's theme, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.

So, What is Loneliness? 

Loneliness is a natural human emotion.

We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal that we need more.

Definition: Loneliness is a perceived mismatch between the quality or quantity of social connections that a person has and what they would like to have.

Loneliness isn't a mental health problem. However if left unchecked, loneliness can start to affect our mental and physical health, but it's important to know that, first and foremost, it's a normal and natural feeling. 

 This year Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 9th-15th June you can learn more about the origin of the week here:

https://www.marmaladetrust.org/law

Throughout the week we will be speaking about Loneliness and the impact it can have Lets Meet Loneliness Together and aim to reduce the stigma around loneliness and connect with others ❤

The RC Team

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The Recovery College is an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.

All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals.

You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.

If you would like to enrol with us here at The Recovery College, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.