Study brain and feelings in loneliness and social isolation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain and behavior relate to loneliness and feeling socially isolated in people with serious mental health conditions. It may help researchers understand what drives loneliness and how it could be addressed in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have had a mood disorder or a psychotic disorder
- You do not have a neurological condition (brain/spinal nerve disease)
- You have no substance use disorder in the last 6 months
- You can read and speak English well enough to do study tasks
- You are able to do MRI scanning (no metal in your body, and you can tolerate being in the scanner)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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