LONELINESS

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

This study tests whether a friendly AI chatbot can help new mothers learn about pelvic floor health and feel less lonely after childbirth. About 130 first-time moms will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the chatbot for 4 weeks. Researchers will c…

This study tests whether a trained peer mentor, along with personalized resource lists and text messages over 12 months, can reduce loneliness and help caregivers of people with dementia find end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to ease the burd…

This study tests whether a mobile app called SocialRx, which recommends personalized arts and cultural activities, can improve mental health and social connections in teens aged 15-18 with depression or anxiety. Participants will either continue their usual care or also get month…

This study tests a one-on-one coaching program for adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely. The goal is to help them build meaningful social connections and reduce feelings of isolation, which may lower suicide risk. Researchers will track changes in loneliness, belonging, and s…

This study tests a program to reduce loneliness in older adults (65+) in Hong Kong who live in poverty. About 1,344 participants will take part in activities at the individual, group, and community levels. The goal is to see if these efforts can improve their sense of connection …

This study will develop and test a smartphone app that uses machine learning to deliver personalized mindfulness exercises. The goal is to reduce loneliness in Hong Kong Chinese adults aged 65 and older who feel lonely. About 250 participants will use the app, and researchers wil…

This study looks at whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness experience can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in adults staying in the hospital. About 42 patients will try VR and also receive standard care, so each person serves as their own comparison. The goal is to see i…

This study explores whether listening to music alone can reduce loneliness and boost feelings of social connection in adults over 70. Researchers will interview participants about their music habits, then test different types of music in a listening experiment. The goal is to fin…

This study tests whether group activities that bring back fond memories can help older adults feel less lonely. About 294 people aged 60 and older living in Hong Kong communities will take part. They will join nostalgia sessions and researchers will measure changes in loneliness,…

This study tests a community-based program designed to reduce loneliness and social isolation in older adults (60+) living in rural Ecuador. The program includes group activities, peer support, and home coaching. Researchers will measure if it improves heart health, thinking skil…

This study explores whether pairing seniors (60+) with children and teens (12-21) from families affected by mental illness can reduce loneliness and boost mental well-being for both groups. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness and quality of life over time. The goal is …

This study looks at whether feeling lonely makes it more likely for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to develop dementia. Researchers will follow 300 people aged 70 and older for one year to see who progresses to dementia. The goal is to understand loneliness as …