People often seek support when...
- Feeling emotionally disconnected from others
- Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships
- Withdrawal after loss or change
- Feeling unseen, unsupported or socially anxious
EDHA concern guide
Loneliness & Isolation
Loneliness can occur even when other people are around. It may be linked to transitions, relationship loss, confidence, anxiety or long-standing patterns of disconnection.
How counselling may help
- Understand barriers to connection
- Work with social anxiety or fear of rejection
- Build confidence in communication and boundaries
- Identify realistic ways to increase meaningful connection
When other care may also be appropriate
If isolation is accompanied by severe depression, self-neglect or thoughts of self-harm, seek appropriate urgent or clinical support.
EDHA is not an emergency service. If there is immediate risk, seek urgent in-person help through local emergency services or the nearest hospital. Government of India Tele-MANAS is available 24x7 at 14416 or 1800-89-14416.
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