Topic: Loneliness
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
Male Loneliness and Isolation: What the Data Reveals
Recent data reveals that while men and women report similar levels of loneliness and social support, men remain more prone to social isolation—especially those with lower education or fewer community ties.
Case study: Fit Farmers app – Digital Support for the Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing of Ireland’s Farming Community
The Fit Farmers App provides Irish farmers with a trusted, co-created digital resource for mental and physical wellbeing, offering practical, offline-ready support tailored to the realities of rural life.
Breaking Stigma Online and Offline: How Lived Experience is Shaping the Future of Mental Health
Fueled by his personal experiences with loss and mental illness, Jon Salmon, a mental health advocate, highlights how digital tools and creative storytelling can combat stigma. He emphasizes the power of using lived experience as a key component in co-designing
How Digital Mental Health Tools Can Address the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: 7 Key Insights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory identifies loneliness as a global health crisis, linking it to various health risks. It provides crucial guidance for digital mental health, emphasizing technology’s role in fostering social connection through intentional design, equitable access, and
Ending Loneliness Directory: A New Online Directory Helping Australians Reduce Loneliness and Find Connection
Loneliness and social isolation can affect anyone at any age and the COVID-19 pandemic put the global spotlight of attention on our need for social connection. Loneliness is not just a social problem, it has a negative impact on our
Digital Mental Healthcare At Your Fingertips – Crisis Text Line
In this interview on Fox 13’s Good Day Seattle, the CEO of Crisis Text Line – Dena Trujillo – talks about how the organisation serves people suffering mental ill health in the USA.
This Course Teaches Students How to Connect with Older Adults to Forge Intergenerational Bonds and Help Alleviate Loneliness and Isolation
“Legacy Building with Older Adults – Students Re-Humanizing Health Care” is a course that teaches students the principles of health care while simultaneously connecting them with older adults who may be feeling isolated and alone. Students receive training materials in
A Digital Human for Delivering a Remote Loneliness and Stress Intervention to At-Risk Younger and Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Pilot Trial
Loneliness is a growing public health issue that has been exacerbated in vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer agents are capable of delivering psychological therapies through the internet; however, there is limited research on their acceptability to date.
A Digital Human for Delivering a Remote Loneliness and Stress Intervention to At-Risk Younger and Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomised Pilot Trial
Loneliness is a growing public health issue that has been exacerbated in vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer agents are capable of delivering psychological therapies through the internet, however, there is little research on their acceptability to date.
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