Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 13777

Loneliness: Mental Health

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist PartyEast 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 Peacock
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...

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