Module 04: Loneliness and Social Isolation

In this module you will learnHow and why loneliness and social isolation can lead to suicideThe reasons that suicide rates in prisons remain highThe effect that COVID-19 had, and continues to have, on social isolation and suicideLoneliness and Social Isolation4.1 IntroductionLoneliness is often overlooked, yet it can be as devastating as many other risk factors for suicide.It can mean different things to different people; however, loneliness is generally defined as an unpleasant feeling when one...