When loneliness doesn’t go away
Loneliness can persist even when you see people every day. Learn what the feeling may be telling you, why it deserves attention, and what a realistic first step can look like.
Knowledge library
Knowledge that makes the invisible understandable
Candle Light brings together fact-checked articles, statistics and practical resources about loneliness and social connection. The content is designed to be clear, useful and verifiable.
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The library will grow deliberately. Every publication should add something accurate, understandable and useful.
A growing library
Three kinds of content.
This structure will make it easy to find the right resource as the library grows.
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Articles & explainers
Fact-based writing that explains loneliness, risk factors, lived experiences and possible ways forward.
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Facts & statistics
Clear summaries of Swedish and international data with links to the original sources.
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Practical materials
Downloadable guides, conversation tools and materials for individuals, workplaces and community organisations.
Editorial standard
Credibility before volume.
Sources. Factual claims link to responsible authorities, healthcare sources or published research.
Dates. We show when a resource was published and when its sources were last checked.
Boundaries. We clearly distinguish general information, support and healthcare.