A call for better research and resources for understanding and combatting youth loneliness: integrating the perspectives of young people and researchers.

The article delves into the profound impact of loneliness, especially among young people, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the prevalence of loneliness among adolescents and its association with various mental health challenges, underscoring the importance of distinguishing between transient and chronic loneliness while advocating for increased support and awareness campaigns to mitigate its adverse effects on youth well-being.