Susan Hunter, CEO of Befriending Networks, reflects on the September 2026 meeting of the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness, focused on the topic of youth loneliness.
“Loneliness is not visible. A young person can attend school, they can speak to people, they can appear to have friendships, but at the same time that does not mean that they always feel fully understood or like they belong somewhere.” Kadie-Rose Tarawally, Big Hearts Community Trust.