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

ABSTRACT:

Aims

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the prevalence and antecedents/outcomes of loneliness and 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 of Science and Scopus) were searched (plus a hand search). Observational studies that report the prevalence and, if available, antecedents and consequences of loneliness/isolation among individuals with SMD were included. Key characteristics were extracted, and a meta-analysis was performed. Our systematic review was preregistered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024559043). The PRISMA guidelines were followed. The Joan

SUBMITTER: Hajek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12037343 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature