Prevalence of loneliness and social isolation amongst individuals with severe mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 34

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Aims A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the prevalence antecedents/outcomes of loneliness social isolation among individuals with severe mental disorders (SMD), such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. Methods Five well-known electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web Science Scopus) were searched (plus a hand search). Observational studies that report and, if available, antecedents consequences loneliness/isolation SMD included. Key characteristics extracted, performed. Our preregistered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024559043). The PRISMA guidelines followed. Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) standardized critical appraisal tool developed for applied assess quality included studies. Results initial search yielded 4506 records, after duplicate removal screening, total 10 finally used data from Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania. Two employed longitudinal design, while all other had cross-sectional design. Most between 100 500 SMD. All involved both male female participants, women typically comprising about 40% sample. average age participants often ranged approximately 30 40 years. estimated 59.1% (95% CI: 39.6% 78.6%, I 2 = 99.3, P < .001) any diagnosis Furthermore, objective 63.0% 58.6% 67.4%) schizophrenia spectrum moderate good. Subjective well-being symptoms in particular found contribute Conclusions present identified high levels those These findings stress importance monitoring addressing needs this vulnerable group, which may have positive effect life Future research neglected regions (e.g. South America Africa) is recommended. Different diagnoses within should be distinguished future additional are required explore

Language: Английский

Suicidal behavior among forensic psychiatric patients in Japan: Risk factors and implications for treatment

Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 19, 2024

Language: Английский