Reducing social isolation and lonliness

What is it about?

This study, a randomised controlled trial examined if supporting people with enduring mental illness to socialise leads to them becoming more socially active, extended their network of friendships, reduced their sense of social isolation and loneliness and reduced symptoms of illness symptoms, namely depression

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Why is it important?

This study highlighted the importance of socializing in promoting recovery in mental illness. It identified that having friendships and money to spend on social and leisure activities are important factors in helping people who have enduring mental illness recover and improve their quality of life