Survey shows loneliness affects mental health more than finances

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-10-10

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A large national survey has laid bare the extent of what some experts are calling Australia’s loneliness epidemic. It shows it's a bigger issue than money for some people with mental health challenges.
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