For People with Serious Mental Illness, Dissatisfaction with Housing May Contribute to Loneliness
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
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For People with Serious Mental Illness, Spending Quality Time in Important Activities May be Connected to Reducing Depressive Symptoms
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Black Young Adults with Serious Mental Illness Experience Barriers to Vocational Growth, Find Support from Vocational Counselors Who Seek to Understand Their Needs
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
NIDILRR Social Isolation and Loneliness Webinar Series
In 2021, NIDILRR hosted a national series on research related to social isolation and loneliness for people with disabilities.
October 2021: Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For People with Serious Mental Illness, Getting Out and About May be Good for the Brain
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Community Mental Health Center Visits May Increase Community Participation for People with Serious Mental Illness
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Self-Management Education and Support Referral Algorithm
Self-Management Education and Support Referral Algorithm is designed to help primary care providers follow guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine to choose a self-management program to meet their patients’ needs at different stages of emotional distress. The algorithm identifies what kinds of knowledge patients need, the self-management programs that provide it, and how to locate these programs in their local communities.
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Managing Your Wellness During the COVID-19 Outbreak
This collection offers a collection of wellness self-management strategies and resources for people with serious mental illness. Learn how to manage stress, cope with anxiety, combat loneliness, or explore virtual distractions with art, music, museum tours, and more. The collection also includes resources for physical health and wellness, supports for behavioral health providers and other support personnel, and resources to help children, teens, and young adults cope during the outbreak.
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Community Participation Can Boost Self-Determination for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Informants Share Insights on Peer Supports for Parents with Serious Mental Illnesses
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).