BMC Psychiatry May 2018 PMID 29843662

Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a systematic review.

Jingyi Wang, Farhana Mann, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Ruimin Ma, Sonia Johnson

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Peak: 5 in Jan 2019
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What people are saying

Discussions consistently show strong agreement with the review’s conclusions, with posts describing social support as critical to mental health outcomes and emphasizing its potential for improving clinical care. Words like 'important,' 'pattern of evidence,' and 'opportunity' reflect both respect and a call for action, indicating a high-impact perception of the publication.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, emphasizing the negative impact of loneliness and social support on mental health.

InterestHigh interest

The detailed mentions of social support, mental health outcomes, and research implications indicate a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific research, implications, and clinical considerations, showing active involvement, though not all discussions delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts highlight the importance of the review for clinical practice and mental health strategies, suggesting high perceived influence on ongoing care and research.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review investigates how loneliness and perceived social support are related to mental health outcomes over time, especially in adults with conditions like depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
  • The review finds strong evidence that poor perceived social support worsens depression outcomes, including symptoms and social functioning, and suggests loneliness may also negatively impact recovery, although research on loneliness is less extensive.
  • Overall, improving social support and addressing loneliness could be important strategies for enhancing mental health treatment outcomes, but more research is needed to understand these relationships across different mental health conditions.]

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Alan Teo, M.D., M.S.
@DrAlanTeo · X

Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of social support lead to worse outcomes for people with mental health challenges. https://t.co/ssQqz7Mdll @13Jingyi @FarhanaMann @soniajohnson @UCL_Loneliness https://t.co/g07cbIXjMs

Jan 7, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 374 followers View post →
精神科薬剤師くわばらひでのり
@89089314 · X

孤独感と社会的支援の認識の低さはうつ病はじめメンタルヘルス問題の転帰を悪くするというSR。 Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a systematic review. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/ntVWp3FkBy

Mar 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,799 followers View post →
Peers for Progress
@Peers4Progress · X

Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Social activities ... relationships, can be overlooked in clinical" care focused on "medications or psychological" Tx. Opptnty for #peersupport #peersupportresearch

Jan 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 547 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

Read this 2018 review on associations between #lonliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a #systematicreview from @13Jingyi @FarhanaMann #BrynLloydEvans @RuiminM @soniajohnson https://t.co/M0rcSk0m85

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,136 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @89089314: 孤独感と社会的支援の認識の低さはうつ病はじめメンタルヘルス問題の転帰を悪くするというSR。 Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of me…

Mar 11, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @Peers4Progress: Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Soci…

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 6,704 followers View post →

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Sonia Johnson
@soniajohnson · X

RT @UCL_Loneliness: Read this 2018 review on associations between #lonliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health pro…

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 share · 6,416 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

Read this 2018 review on associations between #lonliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a #systematicreview from @13Jingyi @FarhanaMann #BrynLloydEvans @RuiminM @soniajohnson https://t.co/M0rcSk0m85

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,136 followers View post →
Dr Georgina C
@AgingPsychol · X

RT @DrAlanTeo: Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of soc…

Jan 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 311 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

RT @DrAlanTeo: Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of soc…

Jan 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 5,136 followers View post →
Farhana Mann
@FarhanaMann · X

RT @DrAlanTeo: Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of soc…

Jan 11, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,448 followers View post →
Sonia Johnson
@soniajohnson · X

RT @DrAlanTeo: Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of soc…

Jan 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 6,416 followers View post →
Alan Teo, M.D., M.S.
@DrAlanTeo · X

Article of the week: check out this systematic review for a pattern of evidence suggesting that #loneliness and lack of social support lead to worse outcomes for people with mental health challenges. https://t.co/ssQqz7Mdll @13Jingyi @FarhanaMann @soniajohnson @UCL_Loneliness https://t.co/g07cbIXjMs

Jan 7, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 374 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @sciasupdate: #forskningsoversigt: Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems:…

May 20, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
Scias Update
@sciasupdate · X

#forskningsoversigt: Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a systematic review. https://t.co/rg6uv1PDTI

May 20, 2019 · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @89089314: 孤独感と社会的支援の認識の低さはうつ病はじめメンタルヘルス問題の転帰を悪くするというSR。 Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of me…

Mar 11, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
精神科薬剤師くわばらひでのり
@89089314 · X

孤独感と社会的支援の認識の低さはうつ病はじめメンタルヘルス問題の転帰を悪くするというSR。 Associations between loneliness and perceived social support and outcomes of mental health problems: a systematic review. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/ntVWp3FkBy

Mar 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,799 followers View post →
LEADS Employment
@LEADSEmployment · X

RT @Peers4Progress: Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Soci…

Jan 30, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,181 followers View post →
Dr Shoba Dawson
@ShobaDawson · X

RT @Peers4Progress: Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Soci…

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,519 followers View post →
M Sherman
@richings50 · X

RT @Peers4Progress: Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Soci…

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 616 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @Peers4Progress: Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Soci…

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 6,704 followers View post →
Peers for Progress
@Peers4Progress · X

Review https://t.co/5qBanxdykL shows social isolation/loneliness linked with #depression/#mentalhealth problems. "“Social activities ... relationships, can be overlooked in clinical" care focused on "medications or psychological" Tx. Opptnty for #peersupport #peersupportresearch

Jan 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 547 followers View post →