LONELINESS

This study tests whether a leadership training program can help National Guard leaders better support their team's mental health. About 5,400 Guard members, leaders, and their spouses will take part. The training includes a one-hour online course, a behavior tracking exercise, an…

This study tests an 8-week group program that combines mindfulness, gentle movement, breathing exercises, healthy eating tips, and art activities for adults aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate depression or loneliness. The goal is to see if the program improves mood, reduces …

This study will test whether a smartphone meditation program called Equa can help young adults (ages 18-30) reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. About 300 participants will use the app for 14 days, completing short daily guided lessons while wearing sensors to track their body…

This study explores whether a short virtual reality (VR) tour of Bali can reduce loneliness in adults aged 65 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to either a 13-minute VR travel experience or a puzzle activity, and their feelings of loneliness are measured before and af…

This study tests whether a mobile app called SocialRx, which recommends personalized arts and cultural activities, can improve depression, anxiety, and loneliness in teens aged 15-18. About 230 teens with depression or anxiety will either use the app for a year or continue their …

This study tests whether pairing lonely seniors (60+) with children or teens (12-21) who have a mentally ill parent can reduce loneliness and improve well-being for both. The pairs meet weekly for six months to do activities like games, cooking, or walks. Researchers will measure…

This Stanford study tests whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session can improve mental well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. 42 participants will try the VR app and also receive standard care, acting as their own comparison. The goal is to see if immersi…

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study explores whether listening to music alone can reduce loneliness and increase feelings of social connection in adults over 70. Researchers will first interview participants to learn which types of music are most helpful, then test those music selections in a controlled …

This study tests a coaching program called Social Engage Coaching (S-ENG) for adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely. The program includes 10 one-on-one sessions to help participants build social connections and find activities that matter to them. Researchers will measure chan…

This study will test a smartphone app that uses mindfulness exercises to reduce loneliness in older adults in Hong Kong. Researchers will enroll 250 people aged 65 and older who feel lonely and own a smartphone. Participants will use the app for several weeks, and the study will …

This study tests whether a 8-week telephone program combining mindfulness and social connection exercises can reduce loneliness in older adults (65+) living in poverty in Hong Kong. Over 1,300 participants will be assigned to the program or a control group. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether a 5-week nostalgia program can reduce loneliness in older adults living in the community. 294 participants aged 60+ in Hong Kong will join small group sessions using music, photos, and meaningful objects to spark positive memories. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether a generative AI chatbot can help new mothers learn about pelvic floor health and reduce feelings of loneliness after childbirth. Researchers will compare standard postpartum care with or without access to the chatbot over 4 weeks. The trial involves 130 f…

This study will follow 45,000 university students over three years to understand how financial struggles, housing issues, and loneliness affect their mental health and whether they seek help. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and life circumstances.…

This study will follow 300 older adults (70+) who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) for one year to see if feeling lonely makes them more likely to develop dementia. Researchers will track who progresses from MCI to dementia and compare loneliness levels. The goal is to unders…