Psychiatry Res December 2020 PMID 33130511

The Effect of Loneliness on Distinct Health Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis.

Caroline Park, Amna Majeed, Hartej Gill, Jocelyn Tamura, Roger C Ho, Rodrigo B Mansur, Flora Nasri, Yena Lee, Joshua D Rosenblat, Elizabeth Wong, Roger S McIntyre

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50
Peak: 8 in Nov 2023
across 4 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

63,166
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Total likes

54

Video views

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Dec 2020 – Aug 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions demonstrate strong support and interest, with posts emphasizing the article's importance, referencing related studies, and praising the WHO's focus on loneliness, using tone and words that reflect advocacy and concern about mental and physical health impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of loneliness and the value of the publication, with some explicitly supporting its findings and real-world relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts exhibit high curiosity about the health implications of loneliness, referencing the importance of the review and the relevance of global health priorities.

EngagementHigh engagement

Discussions delve into specific aspects like the effects on mental and physical health, and mention related research, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Several posts highlight how the publication and recognition by organizations like WHO could lead to increased awareness and prioritization of loneliness as a major health issue.

Abstract in brief

  • The review analyzed 114 studies to understand how loneliness affects various health outcomes, including mental health, physical health, sleep, and cognition, finding that loneliness has medium to large negative effects, especially on mental health and overall wellbeing.
  • The studies revealed that loneliness impacts health across different areas, with stronger effects in men when it comes to cognitive functions, and that factors like gender can influence how loneliness affects health outcomes.
  • The review emphasizes the importance of training healthcare providers to recognize and address loneliness in patients to improve health interventions and outcomes.]

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いいむらぼ(飯村研究室)
@Tokyo6Heart · X

孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 32 likes · 6 shares · 4,274 followers View post →
Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
@rogersmcintyre · X

Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and threat to mental health, physical health and overall well-being. https://t.co/o5wP2AFzcF https://t.co/R2ETbWqCR5

Nov 15, 2023 · 14 likes · 7 shares · 2,600 followers View post →
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@sirokuma22534 · X

孤独が健康に及ぼす影響に関するメタアナリシス。孤独については,抑うつや不安との関連で研究されることが多い傾向にあるが、まだ研究数が少ないよう。また、ヨーロッパ諸国よりアジア圏の方が孤独感は高い傾向。 https://t.co/SNC4nCAg9H

Dec 29, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,084 followers View post →
Dr Amer Siddiq
@DrAmerSiddiqPsy · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 18,453 followers View post →
Edilberto Peña
@Edilberto_pena · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 18,004 followers View post →
Masayuki Hatta
@mhatta · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 6,553 followers View post →

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レンタル博士
@ToM_Psy_s · X

RT @sirokuma22534: 孤独が健康に及ぼす影響に関するメタアナリシス。孤独については,抑うつや不安との関連で研究されることが多い傾向にあるが、まだ研究数が少ないよう。また、ヨーロッパ諸国よりアジア圏の方が孤独感は高い傾向。 https://t.co/SNC4nCA…

Mar 4, 2025 · 1 share · 716 followers View post →
ヒロ
@sirokuma22534 · X

孤独が健康に及ぼす影響に関するメタアナリシス。孤独については,抑うつや不安との関連で研究されることが多い傾向にあるが、まだ研究数が少ないよう。また、ヨーロッパ諸国よりアジア圏の方が孤独感は高い傾向。 https://t.co/SNC4nCAg9H

Dec 29, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,084 followers View post →
うらら
@103Da330 · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 14 followers View post →
Masayuki Hatta
@mhatta · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 6,553 followers View post →
竹橋 洋毅
@Takehashi_H · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,576 followers View post →
T.Iiduka Welfare
@ti_Welfare · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 724 followers View post →
Sora-gakirei
@ducloud2020 · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 98 followers View post →
虹ちゃん。
@nizi_ari · X

RT @Tokyo6Heart: 孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 6 shares · 327 followers View post →
いいむらぼ(飯村研究室)
@Tokyo6Heart · X

孤独感は、身体的健康と精神的健康の両方に対してネガティブな関連を及ぼすかもしれないことを示したメタ分析論文(効果量は中~大)>Park et al 2020 Psychiatry Res https://t.co/qMxSXInsug

Feb 1, 2024 · 32 likes · 6 shares · 4,274 followers View post →
Feras Al Saif
@DrFerasAlSaif · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 21, 2023 · 7 shares · 125 followers View post →
Cerebralmente
@cerebralmente · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 614 followers View post →
Mardyati S.
@weirdified · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 282 followers View post →
Dr Amer Siddiq
@DrAmerSiddiqPsy · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 18,453 followers View post →
Edilberto Peña
@Edilberto_pena · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 18,004 followers View post →
Alok Kulkarni MBBS, MD, DPM, MRCPsych (UK)
@alokvkulkarni · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 15, 2023 · 7 shares · 502 followers View post →
Michael Ostacher, MD, MPH
@RecoveryDoctor · X

RT @rogersmcintyre: Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and t…

Nov 15, 2023 · 7 shares · 3,531 followers View post →
Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
@rogersmcintyre · X

Great to see the World Health Organisation WHO prioritise loneliness. It truly is the great pandemic of the world and threat to mental health, physical health and overall well-being. https://t.co/o5wP2AFzcF https://t.co/R2ETbWqCR5

Nov 15, 2023 · 14 likes · 7 shares · 2,600 followers View post →
Joshua Rosenblat, MD, MSc, FRCPC
@JD_Rosenblat · X

19/20 The Effect of Loneliness on Distinct Health Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis. Published in Psychiatry Research @ELSneuroscience @els_psychiatry https://t.co/XUVGD55iar

Dec 30, 2020 · 3,344 followers View post →