LONELINESS

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

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 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 a coaching program designed to help socially isolated Hispanic/Latino caregivers of family members with dementia. Ten participants received up to eight weekly therapy sessions focused on building social connections. Researchers measured whether the program reduc…

This study tested whether regular supportive phone calls could improve mental health in older adults who receive meal services and may feel lonely or isolated. Over 670 participants aged 55+ either received 8 weeks of 'warm calls' from trained helpers or were in a comparison grou…

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

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 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 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 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 followed over 2,300 adults in Chile for one year to understand how common chronic pain is and how it connects to mental health, work stress, and daily life. Researchers conducted phone interviews to track pain levels, depression, anxiety, and other factors over time. T…

This study aimed to find the best way to deliver healthy, medically tailored meals to people. Researchers tested whether sending meals to just one person or to their whole household worked better, and whether a personal delivery driver or a standard shipping service was more effe…