Understanding loneliness in the twenty-first century: an update on correlates, risk factors, and potential solutions

MH Lim, R Eres, S Vasan - Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Loneliness is increasingly recognised as the next critical public health issue. A
plausible reason for this concern may be related to emerging societal trends affecting the …

[HTML][HTML] The therapeutic alliance in digital mental health interventions for serious mental illnesses: narrative review

H Tremain, C McEnery, K Fletcher, G Murray - JMIR mental health, 2020 - mental.jmir.org
Background: Digital mental health interventions offer unique advantages, and research
indicates that these interventions are effective for a range of mental health concerns …

The effectiveness of interventions for reducing subjective and objective social isolation among people with mental health problems: a systematic review

R Ma, F Mann, J Wang, B Lloyd-Evans… - Social psychiatry and …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Subjective and objective social isolation are important factors contributing to both
physical and mental health problems, including premature mortality and depression. This …

Interventions to address loneliness and social isolation in young people: A systematic review of the evidence on acceptability and effectiveness

T Osborn, P Weatherburn, RS French - Journal of adolescence, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Loneliness is prevalent and associated with negative health outcomes in young
people. Our understanding of how it can be best addressed is limited. This systematic review …

[HTML][HTML] Smartphone app to address loneliness among college students: pilot randomized controlled trial

E Bruehlman-Senecal, CJ Hook, JH Pfeifer… - JMIR Mental …, 2020 - mental.jmir.org
Background: Loneliness is a widespread and significant problem on college campuses.
Prolonged loneliness in young adulthood is a risk factor for concurrent and future mental …

Loneliness: contemporary insights into causes, correlates, and consequences

MH Lim, J Holt-Lunstad, JC Badcock - Social psychiatry and psychiatric …, 2020 - Springer
Loneliness is not a new phenomenon but in recent years, there has been a growing interest
in understanding how feelings of 'perceived social isolation'can influence our health and …

Loneliness in psychosis: A practical review and critique for clinicians.

JC Badcock, LH Adery, S Park - Clinical Psychology: Science and …, 2020 - psycnet.apa.org
Accumulating evidence shows that loneliness in psychosis is a major concern for patients, is
associated with poorer mental and physical health, and is a significant barrier to recovery …

Introducing a dual continuum model of belonging and loneliness

MH Lim, KA Allen, MJ Furlong, H Craig… - Australian Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Scholars and social commentators have noted the escalating rates of loneliness among
global societies for more than a decade. The need to quarantine, self-isolate, and physically …

A global longitudinal study examining social restrictions severity on loneliness, social anxiety, and depression

MH Lim, P Qualter, L Thurston, R Eres… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Purpose Social restrictions and government-mandated lockdowns implemented worldwide
to kerb the SARS-CoV-2 virus disrupted our social interactions, behaviours, and routines …

Being more satisfied with romantic relationship status is associated with increased mental wellbeing in people with experience of psychosis

R White, G Haddock, M Haarmans, F Varese - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Aims Romantic relationships represent one of the most salient sources of social support. In
general population studies, they are associated with both physical and psychological …