Usap Tayo: How does sadness affect people?

Loneliness or sadness does not only impact personal lives, it also brings implications to the economic aspect of a country.

Did you know that a lot of Australians experience loneliness? Source: Moment RF / Maria Korneeva/Getty Images

Key Points

• According to several studies, many Australians experience sadness as they age.
• Migrants often experience sadness initially when residing in a different environment.
• Loneliness also has an impact on the economy of a country.

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