New research has found loneliness in young people to be a more significant marker than previously thought for issues such as mental health problems and trouble finding work.
The King’s College London study, published in the journal Psychological Medicine, also says those suffering loneliness are more likely to feel pessimistic about their ability to succeed in life than peers who feel connected to others, regardless of gender or wealth.
The report comes soon after the Office for National Statistics found that young people aged 16-24 felt lonely more often than any other age group of adults.
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