Acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce loneliness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This program uses a type of talk therapy (called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help older adults who live alone feel less lonely. It teaches skills to cope with difficult feelings and connect with what matters to you.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You live at home (not in a nursing home or hospital) and have for the past 6 months.
- You have been living alone for more than 1 year.
- You speak and understand Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin).
- You often feel lonely (score at least 3 on a short loneliness quiz).
- You do not have a diagnosed mental illness and are not currently in therapy.
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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