Six in 10 Canadians experience loneliness many times each week and 46 per cent say they feel lonely every day, according to a University of Victoria and GenWell Project survey. Loneliness can negatively impact a variety of health indicators, say experts, noting loneliness has escalated during the COVID pandemic. A number of agencies supported by this year's Christmas Fund campaign, however, are determined to battle loneliness and a wide array of mental health issues plaguing our community.
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