Happy is there for the moments you may need some support. Some moments are life changing — becoming a parent, moving to a new city, or losing a loved one.
Others are part of everyday life- feeling discouraged at work, frustrated with a spouse, or simply feeling self-critical. At Happy, you select the topics you want to chat about and you will then be matched with a Provider who has been highly rated and trained to give you the empathy and encouragement you deserve.
Talkspace makes online therapy available and affordable for all. Their mission is to provide more people with convenient access to licensed therapists who can help those in need to live a happier and healthier life.
Predictable is designed for people who are literate but have lost the ability to speak. Possibly due to cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, laryngectomy, stroke, apraxia or brain injury. Predictable is a multi-award winning app and the market leader in its category.
They offer a social connection and telecare solution where socially and tech-shy people can connect with their families, friends and communities providing reassurance that their loved one is okay. The private network enables family, friends and carers to share pictures, texts and a daily calendar on a digital picture frame in the home of a loved one. Whether moving to a new city or just looking for a change of scene, meeting new people can be as hard as it is fun.
Tastebuds connects you with people nearby who have a common music taste with you. All you have to do is share your favourite music and songs to start meeting new people. With the app, you can connect and meet new people to grab drinks, find parties nearby, make friends at festivals, and discover local nightlife experiences.
A mobile app developed to help you practise your gratitude skills and find more joy, beauty and comfort in simple, everyday moments. Happier helps you stay more present and positive throughout the day.
The app includes an on-the-go gratitude journal, bite-sized expert-led courses and a supportive Happier community. Color Switch. With over million downloads so far, Color Switch was one the fastest games to download on the App Store and was the number one game in over countries. The Hey! Vina app is a social network for women.
From taking you on a new adventure to finding your place in a new town or hooking you up with your next job, to introducing you to the love of your life or talking through a tough time; Vina says we all get by with a little help from our friends.
VINA empowers women to choose community over competition and to tap into the power of a supportive global community of awesome women. Remarkable Lives. Launching soon, Remarkable Lives will be a private social network. Such a fantastic and lively discussion for Loneliness: The Big Picture.
The Campaign to End Loneliness inspires thousands of organisations and people to do more to tackle the health threat of loneliness in older age. If you'd like to keep in touch, please leave your name and email below, or just click the orange button to go to make your donation.
I feel lonely. What can I do? Below are some suggested ways to help you deal with your feelings of loneliness. Connecting with others Catch up with old friends Friendships are like plants that need water, you need to invest time in maintaining them.
Invest time in new connections Joining groups based on your interests is one of the best ways of making new connections [i] [ii].
Little things can make a difference Having deep connections with close friends is important but brief exchanges with others can also have an impact on how you feel about yourself. Connect online Technology is a great way to both stay in touch with friends and make new friends.
Find out what support is available in your neighbourhood Some people may benefit from a more formal social arrangement such as befriending, where you are matched with a befriender who can either contact you via phone or in person. Things you can do if you prefer to manage alone Plan your week to do something you enjoy Take time to plan ahead and include a pastime that makes you feel good. Spend time outdoors Going outside regularly, be it in your garden or a walk to the park, library or a browse in charity shops, is a great way of feeling better and a part of the outside world.
Look after yourself Prioritise looking after yourself, making sure you are eating healthily, being as active as you can and sleeping well. Quick links and resources Frequently asked questions The facts on loneliness Conversations through Covid The Psychology of Loneliness Promising Approaches Revisited Measuring your impact on loneliness in later life There are nine million lonely people in the UK and four million of them are older people.
Become a campaign supporter. Pages you might find useful Feeling lonely? Looking for information on loneliness? Get involved Resources Latest from the Campaign. Bereavement in the time of Covid Read More Supported by. CIC This site has been built to be accessible for everyone. Colour contrast The text colour and the background colour have been accessibility checked to determine if they provide enough of a contrast when viewed by someone having color deficits or when viewed on a black and white screen.
If you find the screen hard to read, you can switch the colour scheme into "High contrast" mode by clicking the small "screen" icon in the top right of the page. You can also increase the font size if you are having trouble with reading text. Most computers will already have this but if not you can download it free of charge from the Adobe site. I met one of my best friends to this day through facebook messenger.
She saw we lived in the same city and sent me a message. Want to meet for coffee? The moral of the story? They say, NO? I know because guess what? Keep it simple by hosting a potluck and go around the table sharing how everyone ended up at your house. There will for sure be some funny stories and likely someone you click with, since everyone is somehow connected already.
And then, have them send an intro email where you can set up a coffee date. Easy peasy. And that just like the relationship with yourself, fostering relationships with others takes some nurturing, time, and consistency.
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