LibGuides: COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Families: Loneliness & COVID-19

Loneliness during COVID-19

Stay in Touch with Others - Canadian Mental Health Association - NEW
A lot of people are alone right now, but we don’t have to be lonely. We’re all in this together.
15 Things to Do If You're Feeling Lonely - Mental Health Foundation UK - NEW
Tips and advice to help you cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
4 Steps to Walk Away from Loneliness - McLean Hospital - NEW
Steps to cope with loneliness and even change our state of mind.
What You Can Do if You Feel Lonely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak - National Health Services (NHS) - NEW
If you're feeling lonely at the moment, the following tips can help. Different things work for different people, so try to find what suits you, and seek further support if you feel you need it.
Loneliness and Social Isolation — Tips for Staying Connected - National Institue on Aging
Tips to help manage loneliness and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Beat Loneliness during COVID-19 - Community Health Network
If you’re feeling stressed out, sad and lonely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to stay connected with people who care about you. Learn more about it here.

How to Cope With Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic - Verywell Mind
Using non-traditional ways to stay in touch with other people is the most important thing you can do to combat loneliness.
Find out other creative ways to deal with loneliness and add variety to your everyday routine during the pandemic.
Loneliness during Coronavirus - The Mental Health Foundation
Explains how loneliness affects our mental health and what to do to prevent it.

The Costs of Social Isolation: Loneliness and COVID-19 - Psychiatry Advisor
How social distancing affects the chronically lonely.
Dealing with Loneliness during COVID-19 - Centre for Interpersonal Relationship
Different ways for people who suffer from loneliness to engage in positive social interactions while halting the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19: How to Cope with Loneliness during the Coronavirus Pandemic - Lydia Smith
Explains impact of social distancing on mental well-being - and in particular, feelings of loneliness, and how to combat loneliness.
Coping with Loneliness during Self-Isolation - Morneau Shepell
Ways to combat loneliness while following self-isolation rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.