Depression rates in young people have risen sharply in the past decade, especially in
females, which is of concern because adolescence is a period of rapid social, emotional …

Social prescribing programmes (SP) are person-centred coaching schemes meant to help
participants improve individual circumstances, thereby to reduce demand on health and …

Background Longitudinal studies examining the temporal association between mental
health outcomes during the COVID-19 outbreak are needed. It is important to determine how …

Mental health problems among adolescents and young adults are increasing worldwide
together with loneliness, which is considered a global public health problem. The aim of this …

Background: Interpersonal difficulties are a key feature of persistent depressive disorder
(PDD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Caught in a vicious circle of dysfunctional …

This article develops a multidimensional understanding of loneliness in farming
communities, based on qualitative research with the UK farming community. It presents a …

Social prescribing is a means by which clinical services can link individuals who have
psychological, social and/or practical needs with non-clinical services within their local …

Background Loneliness is detrimental to mental health, with university students at higher risk
of feeling lonely than other population groups. However, little research has explored …

Background Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a time of great transition and
upheaval. Women often experience social isolation and loneliness at this time and may …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent affective disorder and
the leading cause of illness and disability among young people worldwide. Besides being …