Psychiatrist Dr Karl O'Sullivan explains the signs that loneliness may be at problematic level requiring treatment. He discusses the areas affected which include social, psychological, and physical and gives examples of the lonely persons concerning behaviors. He discusses the types of solutions that can help a lonely person develop an improved quality of life, which should be based on the person's specific cause, whether a life-long condition or an adverse event. The plan would typically address immediate needs such as financial or living conditions, one-to-one support, social skills training, problem solving training, connecting with community, and a medical assessment. He advises on how to approach helping someone you care about to overcome loneliness.
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