It follows people's idealised vision of Christmas.
'Loneliness is very corrosive' at Christmas time.
That's according to Portarlingtons Dr. Eddie Murphy Clinical Psychologist and associate professor at UCD School of Psychology, ahead of this festive season.
It follows the idealised image of Christmas and the pressure that comes with it - with people's thinking patterns leading them to further isolate and disconnect themselves with others.
Dr. Murphy is encouraging people to reach out and connect with those experiencing grief and isolation:
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