All Things Mental Health

The Social History of Student Loneliness

All Things Mental Health Season 6 Episode 8

U-Belong student researcher Amy will explore student loneliness with Dr Sarah Crook, a historian at Swansea University. They'll explore how student loneliness has evolved over the decades, influenced by societal changes, technology, and educational structures. The two will shed light on how loneliness has shaped the student experience and what can be done to foster a more connected and supportive campus environment today. With a guest appearance from All Things Mental Health’s Researcher in Residence, Anna Bailie, who specialises in young adult mental health and digital technologies, offering a contemporary perspective on new challenges and opportunities for loneliness. 

(Views expressed by individuals are their own and don't necessarily represent those of U-Belong, All Things Mental Health, and King's College London).

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