Loneliness tied to more use of opioids, NSAIDs and sleep medicines: JAMA Study

by Andrew Baird | Jul 27, 2021 | Research Journals

Loneliness was associated with higher pain medication use, including use of opioids and NSAIDs, and more than twice the frequency of use of antidepressants, sleep medications, and benzodiazepines.

Prevalence of loneliness amongst older people in high-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

by Andrew Baird | Jul 26, 2021 | Research Journals

Loneliness is associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality, and is a growing public health concern in later life. This study aimed to produce an evidence-based estimate of the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people (aged 60 years and above).

Cognitive behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy reduces loneliness in patients with persistent depressive disorder

by Andrew Baird | Jul 6, 2021 | Research Journals

As loneliness is no primary focus of psychotherapy to date and the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) particularly addresses interpersonal relationships, we investigate the effects of CBASP on loneliness in an open study in inpatients with...

Testing the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) to predict the use of new technology for social connectedness in the COVID-19 pandemic

by Andrew Baird | Jun 6, 2021 | Research Journals

The current study aims to test theory-based determinants in explaining the adoption of new technology in a nationally representative sample during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeing sadness: Comorbid effects of loneliness and depression on emotional face processing

by Andrew Baird | Apr 29, 2021 | Research Journals

This is the first study to tease out comorbid versus independent effects of loneliness and depression on social information processing. To the extent that emotional biases may act as risk factors for detrimental outcomes, our findings highlight the importance of...