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Loneliness Group Intervention

Loneliness

The goal of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a group loneliness intervention in geriatric psychiatry inpatients. This type of group loneliness intervention is based on functional analytic psychotherapy and is called Awareness, Courage, and Love Groups.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    60 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Admission to geriatric psychiatry inpatient unit

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are disoriented to person, delirious, unable to tolerate or participate meaningfully in the group, or otherwise unable to provide consent to research and psychotherapy

Study Location

Parkwood Institute Mental Health
Parkwood Institute Mental Health
London, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Serena Wong, PhD

Study Sponsored By
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05619718