How Loneliness and Depression Can Feed Each Other | A Psychiatrist Explains

Psychiatrist Dr Karl O'Sullivan explains the link between loneliness and clinical depression, both of which are at unprecedented high levels today, and how they can feed into each other. He talks about the importance of an assessment if loneliness appears that it may be developing into the symptoms of clinical depression, and prompt treatment. Also the importance of a plan to help combat loneliness to improve quality of life.
** Do not use this video for medical advice or for emergencies**
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