The Loneliness Epidemic: What’s Really Going On? | Perspectives Ep7

Loneliness is on the rise – but how in a world when we are as connected as ever?

In this episode of Perspectives, a panel of Priory experts tackle the truth about modern disconnection, isolation, and what it really means to feel alone in today’s world.

Host Colin Quick is joined by:
🔵 Dee Johnson – Senior Therapist
🔵 Dr Victoria Chamorro – Consultant Psychiatrist
🔵 Debbie Longsdale – Clinical Pathways Director

Together, they explore:
🧠 Why so many people feel lonely – even when they’re not alone
💥 The psychological and physical impact of disconnection
📱 The role of social media, remote working and lost community spaces
🧍‍♂️ How loneliness shows up in different people
🚩 Red flags to watch out for – in yourself or others
✅ What actually helps (and what doesn’t)

This is an unfiltered conversation about a growing epidemic. The panel dig into the realities of modern life – how we’ve lost the art of connection, why community spaces are vanishing, and answers audience questions on how this relates to neurodiversity.

LINKS TO SOURCES:

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati...
https://www.theguardian.com/global-de...
https://ukonward.com/reports/age-of-a...
equimundo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/STATE-OF-AMERICAN-MEN-2023.pdf

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