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Social connection interventions and depression in young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
C. V. Alvarez, L. Mirza, et al.
Early adulthood can increase vulnerability to loneliness and mental health difficulties. This systematic review and meta-analysis found that social connection interventions for 18–24 year‑olds were associated with a small but significant reduction in depression (SMD = -0.19), though pooled analyses did not show a clear reduction in loneliness. Interventions ranged from in‑person and online programs to outreach for street‑involved youth. This research was conducted by Clotilde Vazquez Alvarez, Luwaiza Mirza, Jayati Das-Munshi, and Tassia Kate Oswald.
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