Background Social isolation is one of the main risk factors associated with suicidal
outcomes. The aim of this narrative review was to provide an overview on the link between …

Loneliness can be operationalized as the actual or perceived absence of those social
relationships that serve to meet basic emotional needs. In contrast to solitude, a chosen …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Background Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of engaging in suicidal
behavior. To date, however, there has been comparatively little research on this in the …

Objectives: Longitudinal research on loneliness in old age has rarely considered loneliness
separately for men and women, despite gender differences in life experiences. The objective …

BACKGROUND: With emphasis on dimensional aspects of psychopathology in
development of the upcoming DSM-V, we systematically review data on epidemiology …

Suicide in later life is a global public health problem. The aim of this review was to conduct a
systematic analysis of studies with comparison groups that examined the associations …

BackgroundSelf-harm is a major public health concern. Increasing ageing populations and
high risk of suicide in later life highlight the importance of identification of the particular …

Importance Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is indicated for severe depression, including
depression with psychosis, catatonia, and/or an elevated suicide risk. However, the …

Objectives To investigate the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on symptoms of
agitation/aggression and depression in nursing home residents with dementia in a …