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Among the funded projects is a study aimed at developing social inclusion-focused care for people with mental illness, as well as a clinical trial investigating an intervention to address loneliness in individuals undergoing treatment for alcohol and other drug misuse.
Loneliness and social isolation can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical health, with increased risks of developing chronic health conditions or exacerbating existing health issues.
“These research projects are responding to needs in our community and their results will help drive improvements in chronic disease management and rehabilitation,” stated Professor Kelso, NHMRC CEO.
The NHMRC’s Targeted Call for Research (TCR) on Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Chronic Disease Management 2022 was initiated in response to the NHMRC Health Translation Advisory Committee’s identification of the issue as a research priority. It aims to address concerns raised by advocacy groups such as Ending Loneliness Together.
The funding announcement includes the following projects:
NHMRC’s TCR grant schemes are designed to promote research and build research capacity in addressing specific health issues where significant knowledge gaps or unmet needs exist. These targeted research endeavours will generate evidence to inform policies and programmes both within and beyond the health sector, addressing the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness.
Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.