Loneliness over the summer holidays

ABC The World Today News
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Published on 22 December 2020

The summer holidays can be a hard time for many. According to the Red Cross, 1 in 4 people are worried that they will feel lonely over the holidays.

New migrant mothers are at particular risk of loneliness and other mental health concerns, as their parents overseas cannot travel to provide support and be with them.

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