The importance of social ties in mental health
Hare-Duke, Laurie
Hare-Duke, Laurie
Abstract
Purpose Loneliness is associated with a variety of physical and mental health problems as well as mortality. In the mental health context, loneliness is sometimes viewed as a symptom of mental disorder rather than a problem in its own right. The purpose of this paper is to assess the importance of addressing loneliness amongst mental health service users.Design/methodology/approach Narrative overview of current literature on loneliness and health outcomes.Findings Loneliness is highly prevalent amongst adults with a variety of different mental health diagnoses in the UK.
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2017
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Hare-Duke, L. (2017). The importance of social ties in mental health. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 21 (5), pp.264-270.