 Loneliness
"Loneliness" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The state of feeling sad or dejected as a result of lack of companionship or being separated from others.
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D008132
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.470.713 I01.880.853.748.435
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2022 | 1 | 5 | 6 | | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 | | 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Loneliness" by people in Profiles.
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Bauer KL, Johnson-Koenke R, Fort MP. What Is Social Connection in the Context of Human Need: An Interdisciplinary Literature Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Mar 01; 22(3).
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Baim-Lance A, Cooley S, Yoo-Jeong M, Ances B, Duque G, Ellis RJ, Flexner C, Pence BW, Plankey M, Mullins JD, Sun J, Thames AD, Margolick JB, Moore DJ, Erlandson KM. Current Challenges, Solutions, and Novel Directions in Research and Clinical Care: Proceedings From the 14th Annual International Workshop on HIV and Aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Dec 11; 80(1).
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Zimmaro LA, Christie AJ, Altman JK, Nicklawsky A, Carson JW, Lieu C, Fang C, Reese JB. Body compassion in the context of cancer: A novel exploration among colorectal cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer. 2024 Nov 28; 32(12):830.
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Walker-Mao C, Sachs AL, Walls Wilson J, Wrigley J, Litt JS, Farewell CV, Lattimer B, Leiferman JA. Systematic Review of Nature-Based Interventions for Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness. Matern Child Health J. 2024 Nov; 28(11):1886-1896.
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Anderson AM, Sherman J, Fitzpatrick MM, Browning C, Kertes DA, Mackos A, Pickler RH, Smith L, Ford JL. Associations between adolescent perceived loneliness and hair cortisol concentration. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2024 Dec; 170:107184.
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Mullen RA, Tong ST, Lum HD, Stephens KA, Krist AH. The Role of Primary Care in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic. Ann Fam Med. 2024 May 28; 22(3):244-246.
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Mitchell LL, Burns MK, Impellizzeri DK, Falso VR, Famularo M, Finlay JM. Identity Development and Disruption in Older Adults During COVID-19: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Study. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2024 05 01; 79(5).
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Kehrer-Dunlap A, Bollinger R, Chen SW, Keleman A, Thompson R, Fagan A, Ances B, Stark S. Higher amyloid is associated with greater loneliness among cognitively normal older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. F1000Res. 2022; 11:1134.
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Mellinger C, Fritzson A, Park B, Dimidjian S. Developing the Sense of Belonging Scale and Understanding Its Relationship to Loneliness, Need to Belong, and General Well-Being Outcomes. J Pers Assess. 2024 May-Jun; 106(3):347-360.
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Joseph CA, Kobayashi LC, Frain LN, Finlay JM. "I Can't Take Any Chances": A Mixed Methods Study of Frailty, Isolation, Worry, and Loneliness Among Aging Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Appl Gerontol. 2023 05; 42(5):789-799.
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