For professionals

Our ongoing work is developing resources for professionals to help parents identify and overcome loneliness.

The study has so far produced practical resources including:

• an easy-read report with lots of information about experiences and causes of loneliness, and some suggestions on how to overcome it
• an animated film illustrating real-life experiences of loneliness that professionals can share with parents(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkNsIXH-Aec).

Later on in 2026, we hope to publish a free online course for professionals.

Want to hear more?

Ruth is always happy to come and speak to your team about her work and recommendations. Please contact ruth.naughton-doe@york.ac.uk if you are interested.