The Power of Human Connection in a Lonely World In the UK, where an average of five young people under 35 die by suicide every day, the silence following such tragedies can be overwhelming.
One man's heartbreak after losing his best friend has sparked a nationwide movement to tackle loneliness head on, using pubs as a hub for connection.
Dean Perryman lost his 29 year old best friend Rob to suicide and was consumed by guilt. However, as he struggled to come to terms with the loss, Dean found an unexpected outlet in talking to strangers at the pub.