This free online wellness course on dealing with loneliness covers every aspect of this topic that's been grabbing headlines across the world. Taking facts and discoveries from a broad range of experts it begins by looking at the prevalence of loneliness throughout society and the groups most likely to experience chronic loneliness including young people. The course explores the psychological research that has spotlighted loneliness today including how neuroscientists could see physical changes in the brain associated with the condition. One of the most significant barriers to people dealing with their loneliness is the stigma attached to the condition. You will learn to use language that encourages people to talk more openly about our natural need for social connectedness.As the course proceeds you will learn effective strategies for dealing with loneliness in your own life from practical tips to psychological insights that may help you identify whether you are hampered by past rejection. Next the course looks at important ways different groups of people can be supported through periods of loneliness whether prolonged or in response to a life event like leaving school or losing a loved one. There are sections for supporting adults and the elderly young people and those on the autistic spectrum.This last sections of the course look at the discovery that chronic loneliness can impact one’s physical health and conversely how making social connections can benefit well-being. We conclude with a look at the different approaches to loneliness as a matter of public health and what governments and organisations are doing to turn the tide. This course is packed with helpful information and insights into how loneliness affects society and what practical steps can be taken to help ourselves and others. It will benefit learners across a broad spectrum of professions caregivers and anyone who wants to enjoy a greater sense of belonging and social connection.