Purpose Subjective and objective social isolation are important factors contributing to both
physical and mental health problems, including premature mortality and depression. This …

Purpose The association between social networks and improved mental and physical health
is well documented in the literature, but mental health services rarely routinely intervene to …

Background Recognition of loneliness as a health concern among adults stresses the need
to understand the factors associated with loneliness. Research into factors of influence in the …

This is a discussion paper which examines the impact of austerity policies on the provision
of mental health services in the United Kingdom. Austerity is a shorthand for a series of …

The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research Page 1 The Routledge Handbook
of Social Work Practice Research The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research …

People with severe mental health problems such as psychosis have access to less social
capital, defined as resources within social networks, than members of the general …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of promoting peer support
to reduce depression, anxiety and stress among migrant construction workers in Singapore …

Objective This umbrella systematic review examined the effectiveness, facilitators, and
barriers of interventions for social, community and civic participation for adults on the autism …

While previous studies have consistently shown that belonging to multiple groups enhances
well-being, the current research proposes that for Asians, multiple group memberships …

Objective: This pilot study evaluated the effect of the Connecting People Intervention (CPI)
on access to social capital, social inclusion, and mental well-being. Method: A prospective …