Amelia Jansson

Amelia Jansson, a BBC journalist, joins Iqra to tackle the pressing issue of loneliness, particularly among young people. They explore how social media can be a powerful tool for forging genuine friendships, despite the challenges of superficial interactions. Amelia shares insights from her own friendship date, emphasizing the importance of meaningful connections over social media noise. Listeners also hear personal stories from teens worldwide and get practical tips from psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos on overcoming feelings of isolation. It's a heartfelt dive into building connections in a lonely world.