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b'Every Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne\\u2019s northern suburbs. They set up the chairs, put the kettle on and distribute the sheets of music they\\u2019ll be singing from that night.\\xa0\\nThey\\u2019re part of a community choir, where singers from all walks of life gather to rehearse - no auditions necessary. Anyone is welcome, and that\\u2019s the point. It\\u2019s a place where people can come to make friends, socialise and connect with one another.\\xa0\\xa0\\nEven in this age of ultra-connectivity, young people have become the loneliest generation with far-reaching implications for their physical and mental wellbeing.\\xa0\\xa0\\nDirector of Social Identity and Groups Network at the University of Queensland, Professor Catherine Haslam, unpacks why we feel lonely and what we can do about it.\\xa0\\n\\xa0+++\\xa0\\nIn Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.\\xa0\\xa0\\nYou can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts\\nVicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.'