Relationships and connections

Teenagers told us that relationships have been incredibly important to them during pandemic restrictions, but they were often feeling disconnected from others.

With all the uncertainty and change that the pandemic has brought, support from other people has been key for many for their psychological wellbeing.

However, touch and proximity are important features of human relationships, and social distancing restrictions have sometimes meant teenagers felt less close to their friends or nervous about their social skills.

Resources

The resources below provide tips and advice for developing connections during times of social distancing, coping with loneliness, and maintaining relationships in lockdown.

• Barnardo’s has developed information around coping with family conflict during lockdown.
• Every Mind Matters has collated tips and strategies to cope with loneliness.
• Stem4 has developed tips for protecting and maintaining relationships when regular and close contact is restricted.
• The Charlie Waller Trust has highlighted strategies for coping with loneliness.

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