Loneliness: Mental Health
Commons · Question 13777 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of links between loneliness and mental health issues, particularly among younger people aged between 16 - 35.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 9 Jul 2026
Loneliness can be experienced by anyone at any time, however we know that certain groups are at higher risk, including those aged 16-34. Research also highlights that the relationship between loneliness and mental health issues can be bi-directional, with...