Quarter of UK adults say lockdown has made them 'feel lonely'

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A UK charity has shared concerns over the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health after a quarter of adults admitted to experiencing loneliness during lockdown. The Mental Health Foundation – a charity, whose mission is “to help people to thrive through understanding, protecting, and sustaining their mental health” – conducted a survey of 2,221 UK adults to find out more about how the outbreak is affecting people’s wellbeing. Almost a quarter of adults living under the coronavirus lockdown in the UK said they felt lonely, with the most affected group found to be young people aged 18 to 24 – 44 per cent of which admitted to experiencing loneliness. Dr Antonis Kousoulis, director at the Mental Health Foundation, said the data shows that millions of people in the UK are experiencing feelings of loneliness, which is a key risk factor for developing or worsening mental health problems.