Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 13777
Loneliness: Mental Health
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Gregory Campbell
Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry
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
Stephanie PeacockLoneliness 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...
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