Standing together – A national strategy to tackle loneliness

Loneliness is not just a problem experienced by individuals. It is also a public health and societal problem. Reducing loneliness will therefore benefit both individuals and society as a whole. This strategy describes what needs to be done, and at what level of society. We need to work together across government agencies, regions, municipalities, civil society, the business community, academia and the general public. Standing together, we can reduce loneliness and increase community spirit.

Standing Together – a national strategy to tackle loneliness provides the framework for efforts that need to involve many people.

This strategy has been developed by the Public Health Agency of Sweden on behalf of the Government. The work has been carried out in collaboration with the National Board of Health and Welfare, and in consultation with many different stakeholders in society.

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