Need to be Needed (N2BN) study for adults with mood or thought disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing a program to help adults with mood or thought disorders (like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) who feel lonely. The program focuses on building connections and a sense of purpose.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression, bipolar I or II, or a schizophrenia-related condition.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You live in the community (not in a hospital or facility that restricts your freedom).
- You can communicate in written and spoken English.
- You score 6 or higher on a loneliness questionnaire.
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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