Mae canfod ein cysylltiadau â’n hunain, eraill, a’r byd o’n cwmpas, yn hanfodol i ddiogelu ein hiechyd meddwl a theimlo’n llai unig.
Unigrwydd yw’r teimlad a gawn pan fyddwn yn teimlo nad oes gennym y perthnasoedd ystyrlon yr ydym eu heisiau o’n cwmpas. Mae’n rhywbeth y gall pob un ohonom ei brofi o bryd i’w gilydd, trwy gydol ein bywydau, a bydd yn wahanol i bawb.
Canfu arolwg YouGov (2019) o bobl ifanc 13-19 oed, bod 69% ohonynt wedi teimlo’n unig “yn aml” neu “weithiau” yn ystod y pythefnos diwethaf, a bod 59% yn teimlo nad oes ganddynt unrhyw un i siarad â nhw “yn aml” neu “weithiau”.
Mae’n hanfodol ein bod yn cefnogi pobl ifanc i gydnabod pryd maent yn teimlo’n unig, i ddeall eu meddyliau a’u teimladau, ac i adnabod y cysylltiadau cefnogol sydd ganddynt.
Fel arfer, pan fyddaf yn teimlo’n unig, rwyf eisiau estyn allan at bobl... nid oes rhaid cael sgwrs go iawn, gall fod yn anfon meme doniol at ffrind, neu’n rwy’n mynd i wneud rhywbeth sy’n gwneud i mi deimlo’n well, fel chwarae gêm. Pan mae fy ffrind yn teimlo’n unig, rwy’n gwneud yn siŵr fy mod yn ei gysuro ac yn gadael iddo wybod cymaint rwy’n gwerthfawrogi ei gwmni.
Loneliness research
Finding our connections to ourselves, others, and the world around us, is fundamental to protecting our mental health and reducing feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness is when we feel we do not have the meaningful relationships we want around us. It's something we can all experience from time to time, throughout our lives, and will be different for everyone.
A YouGov poll (2019) of 13 to 19-year-olds found 69% said they felt alone “often” or “sometimes” in the last fortnight, and 59% feel like they “often” or “sometimes have no one to talk to”.
Our Loneliness research
If you need support
Support for children and young people
The Mix – a UK-based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25. Young people can get support from the trained team, either by phone, webchat, or email
Shout 85258 – a free, confidential, 24/7 text-messaging support service.
Samaritans – a UK-based charity that provides free support anytime, from any phone. Call free on 116 123 or email [email protected] .
Support for school staff
Education Support – Education Support provides mental health and wellbeing support to teachers and education staff in schools, colleges and universities. Call free on 08000 562 561 to speak to a qualified counsellor. They will offer you immediate, confidential emotional support.
Support for parents and caregivers
Young Mind’s Parent Helpline and Webchat provides advice and support for parents and caregivers who are worried about a child or young person.
