Modifying Behavioral Activation to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe our modification of Behavioral Activation to address social isolation and loneliness: Brief Behavioral Activation for Improving Social Connectedness. Our recent randomized clinical trial demonstrated the effectiveness of the intervention, compared to friendly visit, in alleviating loneliness, reducing depressive symptoms, and increasing social connectedness with lonely homebound older adults receiving home-delivered meals.

Methods

We modified Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression to address social isolation and loneliness by addressing each of its key elements: Psychoeducation; intervention rationale; exploration of life areas, values and activities; and activity monitoring and planning. The intervention consisted of six weekly sessions,

SUBMITTER: Pepin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7933361 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature