Still Lonely? A New CBC Vancouver Series
November 24-29 on TV, Radio and Online
In a connected city like Vancouver, loneliness may seem like a distant problem. But the truth is, no matter your age, income, or circumstance, loneliness can strike at any time and lead to depression, anxiety, burnout, substance abuse and more. Last year CBC Vancouver's Pretty Lonely, struck a chord with Vancouverites, this year, we do a follow-up on the topic of loneliness with Still Lonely?
You can watch, listen and read Still Lonely? starting November 24. This provincewide series can be heard on The Early Edition at 7:10 a.m., as well as local morning radio shows across the province. You can also watch for coverage on CBC Vancouver News at 6 weekdays and read stories online at cbc.ca/bc.
November 24 - Still Lonely?
Last year we featured Winston Yuen, Vancouver's self described 'loneliest person' in Pretty Lonely. It is now one year later. Is he still lonely? Has anything changed?
November 25 - Lonely Generations
New research has found that the youngest and the oldest generations in B.C. are the most interested in participating in 'community,' but feel the least empowered to do so. Are there benefits in getting these two groups talking to each other? How do we make this happen?
November 26 - Lonely Parents
Parents are increasingly dealing with anxiety, stress and parental burnout. This burnout can lead to depression and social isolation at various stages of parenting. More connected parents make healthier, more connected kids and support communities, so how do we make this a reality?
November 27 - Lonely Men
Men have particular risk factors for loneliness, especially as they age and retire. Male isolation can lead to increased risk of violence, substance abuse and increased suicide rates. How do we get men to lower their armour and maintain connections through their lives?
November 28 - Lonely City
Last year, Pretty Lonely identified public space restrictions as a barrier to connection for millenials in Vancouver. We check in with the young people we spoke with last year who have been pushing the city for public space activation in 2019 and find out where they are at.
November 29 - Lonely Brains
Prevention and solutions are great, but what do you do when you are already sad and lonely? We talk to a group of people who have fought their way back to connection from the dark, lonely, headspaces of depression, grief and PTSD.