Combating loneliness in Teenagers with Cancer
Organization information
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
Location: Broxbourne, United Kingdom
Summary
87% of young people diagnosed with cancer have lost contact with their peers, 83% experience loneliness which is reported as a potential risk factor for poor mental health, often linked to early death - on a par with smoking or obesity, demonstrating the importance of strong social connections. 91% of the young people leaving our last Activity Stay reported having a strong support network, nobody left the Stay feeling lonely and there was dramatic decrease of 83% towards feelings of isolation.
Project locations
United Kingdom