Telephone-based care can prevent loneliness and depression finds major study

Structured telephone-based psychological care can prevent loneliness and depression, according to an NIHR-funded study.

The Behavioural Activation in Social Isolation trial or BASIL+ was a major clinical trial carried out during the COVID pandemic. The trial found that when older people received weekly phone calls over 8 weeks, their mental health and quality of life improved. They received calls from a specially trained coach who encouraged them to maintain their social connections and remain active. 

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