SOCIAL ISOLATION

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 whether weekly social gatherings could help reduce depression in Mexican immigrant women. 241 women participated, with half attending weekly peer support groups for a year and half receiving check-in calls. Researchers measured changes in depression, stress, res…

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 weekly online group singing sessions could help mothers experiencing postnatal depression. 37 mothers with babies up to 9 months old joined a 6-week program of virtual singing classes. Researchers measured changes in depression, stress, and mother-baby b…

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 aimed to understand if people with pituitary gland disorders have lower levels of oxytocin, a hormone linked to mood, social behavior, and appetite. Researchers gave 42 participants (both healthy volunteers and patients) either a diabetes medication (exenatide) or a pl…