Loneliness in young people - Ways out of isolation | DW Documentary

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Loneliness is often underestimated - especially among young people. The documentary follows four young people: Ellen, Gordon, Lilli and Vanelynn, who feel isolated for very different reasons.

Ellen moves to Freiburg as a student and doesn't know many people there yet. Another person affected is 19-year-old Lilli, who often feels alone in Cottbus in Brandenburg with her left-wing values. Then ther…

Loneliness is often underestimated - especially among young people. The documentary follows four young people: Ellen, Gordon, Lilli and Vanelynn, who feel isolated for very different reasons.

Ellen moves to Freiburg as a student and doesn't know many people there yet. Another person affected is 19-year-old Lilli, who often feels alone in Cottbus in Brandenburg with her left-wing values. Then ther…

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