New RMIT research shows participation in outdoor activities helps to overcome loneliness and improve connection among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation. Led by Monash University ...

Few human experiences are as universal—or as poorly understood—as loneliness. More than just feeling blue and the inspiration ...

We know all about what our neighbours are doing and eating, or even the holiday destination they are on right now. Thanks to social media. But how often do we actually pick up our phone and call them?

The provision of hearing aids and advice appears to preserve social connections among older adults, ultimately preventing loneliness. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Interventions designed to reduce loneliness can be effective, but do not yet offer a complete solution to what is becoming a worldwide public health problem, according to research published by the ...

Behavioral activation and mindfulness interventions, which aimed to reduce inactivity and avoidance and to improve awareness and acceptance, showed reductions in loneliness over 12 months. Researchers ...

Loneliness plays an important role in the development of suicidal ideation, thoughts of ending one’s life, which precedes nearly every suicidal death, according to a study by researchers at Vanderbilt ...

Oxytocin, commonly known as the ‘bonding’ or ‘cuddle’ hormone, can reduce acute feelings of loneliness in group therapy sessions for chronic loneliness. The hormone shows promise as a supportive tool ...

Daily interactions with friends, even through something as simple as a text message, may reduce momentary loneliness for caregivers tending to a family member with dementia. Providing care for a loved ...