We would like to hear your stories of loneliness
How has loneliness affected you? Please share your experience
TL;DR
- A 2025 World Health Organization report identified a global loneliness epidemic, affecting 1 in 6 people.
- The 13-29 age bracket reported the highest levels of loneliness.
- Loneliness is defined as the painful feeling arising from a gap between desired and actual social connections.
- Stigma surrounding loneliness can worsen the problem.
- Saturday magazine is seeking personal stories from individuals aged 18 and over about their experiences with loneliness.
- Submissions can be anonymous, and responses are secure and encrypted.
- The collected stories will be used to inform an article aimed at exploring solutions to loneliness.