New photo Teenagers are the most isolated people in Britain — despite having lots of ‘friends’ on social media

TEENAGERS and young adults are the most lonely people in Britain, with 40 per cent feeling isolated.

This compares to just 27 per cent of over-75s saying they are lonely “often” or “very often” — despite being usually thought of as most at risk.

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The poll discovered that those aged 16 to 24 suffered from loneliness the most[/caption]

In fact, the elderly reported the least loneliness of all age groups in the survey of 55,000 people.

Academics also found that those who had more “online only” Facebook friends — people they had never seen in real life — were more likely to feel lonely.

The poll, believed to be the biggest of its kind, discovered those aged 16 to 24 suffered the most.

Meanwhile 34 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds said they felt lonely often or very often.

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Just 27 per cent of over-75s said they are lonely often or very often[/caption]

The figure increased slightly to 36 per cent for people in the 35 to 54 age bracket.

It was 32 per cent for 55 to 64-year-olds and 29 per cent for those aged 65 to 74.

The results will be explored in Radio 4’s All In The Mind programme at 8pm tonight.

Kids to get safe social media limit

KIDS will get Government advice on how long to spend on social media — amid mental health fears.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has asked Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies to draw up tips as soon as possible.

Mr Hancock, who has three kids under 12 — said: “As a parent you want to be able to say, ‘The rules say you shouldn’t use social media for more than a certain period of time’.

“This is why we have a Chief Medical Officer — to make judgments on behalf of society.”

He said switching off phones at bedtime would be a “standard, straightforward way” to curb mental health damage.

Mr Hancock wants the guidelines to become a norm, like the maximum number of weekly alcohol units for adults.

Presenter Claudia Hammond, who launched the survey in February, said: “This research shows we need to take loneliness seriously in all age groups.

“We know that most loneliness is temporary — but we need to find ways to prevent it from becoming chronic.”

The research was carried out by the University of Manchester, Brunel University London and the University of Exeter in partnership with Radio 4.

Its results come as a separate study shows that nearly six in ten secondary school students have “secret” social media accounts.

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They say they use these “priv” accounts to bully classmates anonymously, post risque photos, experiment with their gender identity or send “naughty” private messages.

This poll, of 20,000 pupils, will be unveiled today at the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference.

Director Mike Buchanan said: “Teenagers have always wanted privacy but it’s disturbing that so many are creating secret online spaces where their parents and teachers cannot find them.”

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