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Follow the links below to find information about social isolation, including shyness and loneliness.
Reviewed January 2009
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Loneliness
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Human beings are social beings that need each other. Without regular and positive contact, most of us feel lonely.
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Sep 2009
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Social activities
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Social contact is an important part of life for everyone. It may involve meeting or having contact with your family, friends, social group or club on a regular basis.
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Jun 2009
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Feeling lonely
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Maybe we have to go somewhere different or come home to an empty house. Maybe your best friend is sick or on holiday or you find yourself in a group who all know each other well and they leave you out.
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Jun 2009
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Shyness - are you shy?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What is shyness? Think about going to a new school, starting something new, like sport, music or a special activity...
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Jun 2009
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Long distance relationships
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inspire foundation
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Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic or a friendship. A relationship can change to a long distance relationship when one of you move away for work, school/Uni or because your family moves. This factsheet gives you more info on what can be great about long distance relationships, what can be hard, and suggestions for overcoming challanges - it is possible to have great long distance relationships!
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Feb 2009
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Starting uni or TAFE
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inspire foundation
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Starting at University or Tafe is a big change from school. It can be fun, but might also be stressful adjusting to new surroundings, and people. This factsheet gives you info on what to expect, assesment, and suggestions for feeling lonely and general tips for adjusting to university life.
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Jul 2008
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Healthy ageing - stay involved
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Social interaction and meeting people is important after retirement, when the social contact that comes with being in the workforce is gone. Sometimes factors like low income, reduced physical mobility due to illness, or lack of appropriate transport can leave some people at home alone with nothing much to do. But there are lots of ways to stay involved in the wider community.
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Jun 2008
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Rural and remote
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CareSearch
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There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support.
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Jun 2008
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Being an only child
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What do you think about when you see the words only child'? Someone who: is all alone? has no one to talk to or play with when they are at home?
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May 2008
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Getting support
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Practical hints on how to seek support and where to get professional help.
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May 2006
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Parenting solo: looking after yourself
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Why it's important for single parents to look after themselves, and ideas for getting extra support.
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May 2006
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Vision loss - Edith's story
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Better Health Channel
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Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
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Dec 2003
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Improving social networks study
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Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs
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As people grow older they are more likely to experience social isolation. Research commissioned by DVA looked into the causes, and effects on health, of social isolation across the veteran community. The purpose of the study was to direct the development of comprehensive interventions to enhance social networks and overcome social isolation.
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