In last week’s episode of ‘What Happens Next?’, Monash University’s podcast, Dr Susan Carland’s expert guests explained why a loneliness crisis is sweeping the globe, and what its knock-on effects are. Isolation is connected to issues including addiction, violence, and anxiety and depression. It impacts the whole of sufferer’s lives, from their health and wellbeing, to their capacity to work.

And it’s not just lonely individuals who are struggling. Those same effects have a measurable impact on society, affecting everything from our sense of social cohesion to the economy.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover why loneliness must be regarded as a public health priority. Find out some of the surprising ways we can tackle it, ranging from urban design, to government policy and support that includes every community member.

You’ll also meet some of the changemakers working to destigmatise mental health issues, advocate for greater preventative measures to stop loneliness before it takes root, and encourage the infrastructural changes we need to facilitate better connection.

In part two of the ‘What Happens Next?’ series on loneliness, Susan’s joined by life-course epidemiologist Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli; federal MP Andrew Giles; Dr Suzi Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre; and mental health communicator David Pearce, founder of On the Low Down.

A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.

‘What Happens Next?’ will be back next week with a new topic. In the meantime, learn more about the economics of loneliness in Australia.

If you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and rate or review What Happens Next?’ to help listeners like yourself discover it.

In last week&rsquo;s episode of &lsquo;What Happens Next?&rsquo;, Monash University&rsquo;s podcast, Dr Susan Carland&rsquo;s expert guests explained why a loneliness crisis is sweeping the globe, and what its knock-on effects are. Isolation is connected to issues including addiction, violence, and anxiety and depression. It impacts the whole of sufferer&rsquo;s lives, from their health and wellbeing, to their capacity to work.
And it&rsquo;s not just lonely individuals who are struggling. Those same effects have a measurable impact on society, affecting everything from our sense of social cohesion to the economy.
In today&rsquo;s episode, you&rsquo;ll discover why loneliness must be regarded as a public health priority. Find out some of the surprising ways we can tackle it, ranging from urban design, to government policy and support that includes every community member.
You&rsquo;ll also meet some of the changemakers working to destigmatise mental health issues, advocate for greater preventative measures to stop loneliness before it takes root, and encourage the infrastructural changes we need to facilitate better connection.
In part two of the &lsquo;What Happens Next?&rsquo; series on loneliness, Susan&rsquo;s joined by life-course epidemiologist <a href="https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/rosanne-freak-poli?utm_campaign=RESCH_MED&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=freakpoli_bio_apr_australia">Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli</a>; federal MP <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/a_giles_mp">Andrew Giles</a>; <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@suzanne-nielsen?utm_campaign=MLENS_MED&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=nielsen_bio_apr_australia">Dr Suzi Nielsen</a>, Deputy Director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre; and mental health communicator <a href="https://www.monash.edu/alumni/community/monash-life/david-pearce-on-the-low-down?utm_campaign=MLIFE_ERD&amp;utm_source=Amplify&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_content=pearce_article_may_australia">David Pearce</a>, founder of On the Low Down.
A full transcript of this episode is available <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2022/04/29/1384663/whnpodcast-loneliness-2?utm_campaign=MLENS_BUS&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=S6E63_podcast_may_australia">on Monash Lens</a>.
&lsquo;What Happens Next?&rsquo; will be back next week with a new topic. In the meantime, learn more about <a href="https://impact.monash.edu/health-economics/only-the-lonely-the-economics-of-loneliness-in-australia/?utm_campaign=IMPAC_BUS&amp;utm_source=Amplify&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_content=loneliness_article_may_australia">the economics of loneliness in Australia</a>.
If you&rsquo;re enjoying the show, don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and rate or review What Happens Next?&rsquo; to help listeners like yourself discover it.

The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course?

What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course?
What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future?

What Happens Next?

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit lens.monash.edu.

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next">lens.monash.edu.</a>

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