Although there is now increasing evidence as to the role played by social factors in
contributing to the onset of mental health difficulties, there has been little systematic …

More than half of people with severe mental illness are lonely, the subjective state
associated with social isolation and lack of desired relationships. Their loneliness is related …

In 1981, Toronto activist Mel Starkman wrote:"" An important new movement is sweeping
through the western world.... The'mad,'the oppressed, the ex-inmates of society's asylums …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? There is evidence that social isolation
and loneliness is more prevalent in people living with mental illness than in the general …

Family members often provide critical support to persons living with a serious mental illness.
The focus of this study was to determine which dimensions of the family support network …

Although an extensive body of literature highlights the important role of social support for
individuals with psychiatric disabilities, definitions of support tend to be restricted—focusing …

This study reports the friendship experiences and aspirations of adults with intellectual
disabilities. The findings of a larger study were reviewed by an expert group of self …

Background: Recovery and quality of life are key outcomes emphasized in mental health
systems around the world. This study explores the extent to which efforts to facilitate …

Mental health difficulties are connected with major interpersonal and social challenges.
Recent qualitative research indicates that music therapy can facilitate many of the core …

Consumer‐survivors (C/Ss) identify peer support as a resource that facilitates their recovery.
However, little is known about the factors that influence or how the peer support relationship …