Can social prescriptions ease loneliness? new study tests two therapies

NCT ID NCT06656975

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests two treatments for loneliness and suicidal thoughts: Social Prescribing (connecting people with community activities) and Brief Cognitive Therapy (changing unhelpful thinking patterns). Researchers want to see if these treatments are practical and well-liked by 60 adults who feel isolated or have had suicidal thoughts. The goal is to improve mental health support in primary care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine)-Brighton Health Center

    Brighton, Michigan, 48116, United States

  • University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine)-Canton Center

    Canton, Michigan, 48187, United States

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