LONELINESS

This study tested whether a personal coaching program could help adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely and have thoughts of suicide. Twenty-nine participants from senior living communities received up to 10 coaching sessions focused on building meaningful social connections. R…

This study tested whether reducing loneliness could help prevent opioid misuse in people with chronic pain who take long-term opioid medications. Researchers worked with 102 primary care patients who reported feeling lonely and were on chronic opioids. They tested two approaches:…

This study tested a program called SOCIAL-ENGAGE, designed to help Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults who feel isolated and are at risk for suicide. The program aimed to increase their participation in cultural and social activities to build a stronger sense of community and belong…

This study tested whether weekly social groups could help older veterans struggling with depression, loneliness, and isolation. Nineteen veterans participated in community-based social gatherings led by trained facilitators. Researchers collected feedback and measured changes in …

This study tested whether magnetic stimulation applied to the front of the brain could improve apathy—a severe loss of motivation—in older Veterans with mild memory problems. Participants received either real or fake stimulation over 20 sessions to see if it could restore motivat…

This study tested whether a gardening program, called horticultural therapy, could help reduce feelings of loneliness and improve life satisfaction for older adults living in a nursing home. Researchers worked with 54 residents over 60 years old who did not have dementia. They co…

This study tested whether using a faith-based mobile app (PRAY.COM) could help improve mental health and well-being for university students. 450 students were asked to use the app for at least 10 minutes daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured if students found the app useful and…

This study tested whether a 25-week program called eHOOD is practical and acceptable for teens facing social and emotional challenges. The program combined weekly group activities like exercise, cooking, education, and online gaming to promote well-being and healthy habits. Resea…

This study tested whether an 8-week program of supportive phone calls could improve mental health for older adults at risk of loneliness and depression. Researchers enrolled 671 adults aged 55+ who were receiving meal services from senior centers. Participants received weekly 'wa…

This study tested whether trained volunteers could help reduce loneliness in older adults through regular phone calls. Volunteers taught simple mindfulness and activity-planning techniques to 251 participants aged 65 and over in Hong Kong. The goal was to see if this accessible, …

This study tested a special coaching program designed to help Hispanic/Latino caregivers who feel lonely and isolated while caring for family members with dementia. Ten participants received eight weeks of one-on-one therapy sessions focused on building social connections and red…

This small study explored whether routinely connecting older adults to local community groups after a short-term rehab program could help reduce feelings of loneliness. Researchers worked with 30 seniors who had recently finished rehab and were at risk of loneliness, comparing in…

This study aimed to find the best way to deliver healthy, 'medically tailored' meals to people. Researchers tested whether it's better to send meals just for one person or for their entire household, and whether a personal delivery driver or standard shipping works best. They mea…

This study followed over 2,300 adults in Chile for one year to understand how common chronic pain is and how it connects to mental health, loneliness, and work stress. Researchers called participants to track their pain levels, mood, sleep, and daily life impact over 12 months. T…