Memory recall group for reducing loneliness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where older adults recall positive memories from their past in small group sessions, to see if this can help reduce loneliness. The program runs twice a week for four weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You often feel lonely (based on a loneliness questionnaire).
- You are able to make your own decisions and give permission.
- You can attend group sessions twice a week for four weeks.
- You do not have dementia, memory problems, or other brain-related conditions.
- You do not have severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and you have not experienced very severe stress, anxiety, or depression recently.
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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