According to a new national survey by Ending Loneliness Together, 18 to 25-year-olds are Australia’s loneliest age group. “Right now, young people are going through a loneliness crisis in our country,” said Associate Professor Michelle Lim, CEO of Ending Loneliness Together. Credit: Ending Loneliness Together / Ending Loneliness TogetherLim says loneliness and social isolation are associated with a range of negative health outcomes including cardiovascular issues, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health disorders such as depression and social anxiety. Credit: Ending Loneliness Together / Ending Loneliness Together“She’s an incredible listener, so patient. Credit: Ending Loneliness Together / Ending Loneliness TogetherAccording to experts, spending just one to three hours a week with friends reduces your risk of loneliness by 90 per cent.