M H Lim
Biographic Data
| ID | 28265 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M H Lim |
| GIVEN NAMES | M H |
| FAMILY NAME | Lim |
| SIGNATURE | LIM M H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swinburne University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4136-5909 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Experiences of loneliness and social isolation among young people with chronic physical conditions: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies
INTRODUCTION: Young people with chronic health conditions are among the most at risk of having poor social connections, however, little is known about their experiences of loneliness and social isolation. We aimed to describe the perspectives and experiences of loneliness and social isolation among young people with chronic physical conditions. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and CENTRAL from inception to May 2023 for qual…
Foundations of the Alive National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation: Impact evaluation protocol
The ALIVE National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation was established in 2021. Funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council's Special Initiative in Mental Health, the Centre aims to foster innovation in mental health care. Central to this aim is embedding the voices of those with lived experience into all Centre structures and activities including leadership and co-design of research priorities for mental healt…
Hallucinations as sensory–perceptual intrusions from traumatic memory: Empirical investigation of a phenomenologically important subgroup
Results are consistent with literature showing that a clinically significant minority of those with trauma and hallucinations experience hallucinations that contain intrusions of traumatic memories. The presence of novel content within these same hallucinations suggests multiple processes may work together to inform the content of one hallucination. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
Are loneliness interventions effective for reducing loneliness? A meta-analytic review of 280 studies
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a critical public health concern, with growing evidence of the effectiveness of interventions to reduce loneliness across the lifespan. This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to reduce loneliness. The systematic review identified 312 studies. The meta-analysis included 280 studies (273 studies of short-term effects; 72 studies of long-term effect…
Are recessions bad for loneliness
Loneliness is a pressing public health concern with significant economic, health and social consequences. This paper examines the impact of economic downturns, particularly unemployment and job loss perception, on loneliness in Australia. Using a fixed-effects panel regression applied to 19 waves of data, we find that unemployment is significantly linked to an increased likelihood of experiencing loneliness and other dimensions of social health, …
Health literacy and loneliness among physically inactive Danes aged 18–65: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Both physical inactivity and loneliness are public health threats bringing huge costs to society and quality of life. The two health challenges often co-exist, suggesting physically inactive and lonely individuals to be a high-risk group. Health literacy as a concept is understood as a modifiable health determinant, and it has been proposed for promoting equity in future health promotion. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine th…
“Connect Local”: Protocol for the evaluation of a codesigned whole of community approach to promote social connection in older adults
More robust research, however, is needed to evaluate interventions that promote social connection. This protocol paper outlines the evaluation of a community-wide social connection program, Connect Local , in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia to support people 65 years and older to increase access to local community services/activities; and to ascertain impact on social connection, loneliness, depressive symptoms, physical and mental wellbeing, a…
Understanding perspectives of older adults on the role of technology in the wider context of their social relationships
Technological interventions are increasingly popular methods of targeting and preventing loneliness in older adults. Research has identified various factors that influence the willingness and propensity of older adults to integrate technology into their social lives and the ways in which this may enhance their social connectedness. Given prevalence rates and negative outcomes associated with loneliness for this population, further research is war…
From error-focused to learner-centred feedback practices: Unpacking the development of teacher feedback literacy
A Global Longitudinal Study Examining Social Restrictions Severity on Loneliness, Social Anxiety, and Depression
We found evidence that easing social restrictions brought about additional burden to people who experienced higher social anxiety symptoms. As country-mandated lockdown and social restrictions eased, people are more likely report higher social anxiety as they readjust into their social environment. Mental health practitioners are likely to see higher levels of social anxiety in vulnerable communities even as social restrictions ease
Impact of loneliness on health‐related factors in Australia during the Covid ‐19 pandemic: A retrospective study
COVID-19 pandemic and its associated social and physical distancing restrictions may have had a severe impact on health. In the present study, we investigate the changes in physical, social and mental health, as well as the health literacy of Australians subsequent to the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the influence of loneliness on these health-related factors. Using a retrospective cross-sectional study design, 607 Australian adults co…
A randomised controlled trial of the Nextdoor Kind Challenge: A study protocol
Clinical Trials Registry. NCT04398472 . Registered 21st May 2020
Loneliness, mental health, and social health indicators in LGBTQIA+ Australians
508) were examined. Overall, LGBTQIA+ adults experienced higher levels of loneliness, depression, and social anxiety than the non-LGBTQIA+ comparison group. LGBTQIA+ adults also reported lower perceived social support and were at higher risk of social isolation than the non-LGBTQIA+ group. Thus, LGBTQIA+ adults may be at greater risk of loneliness and social isolation than has previously been recognized. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, al…
How the Covid-19 pandemic is focusing attention on loneliness and social isolation
The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic upon human health, economic activity and social engagement have been swift and far reaching. Emerging evidence shows that the pandemic has had dramatic mental health impacts, bringing about increased anxiety and greater social isolation due to the physical distancing policies introduced to control the disease. In this context, it is possible to more deeply appreciate the health conse…
Understanding loneliness in the twenty-first century: An update on correlates, risk factors, and potential solutions
Development of a Lived Experience-Based Digital Resource for a Digitally-Assisted Peer Support Program for Young People Experiencing Psychosis
This paper describes the creation of a web-based digital resource designed for tablet computer use during peer work sessions to structure discussion about recovery in early psychosis. The resource consisted of a series of videos featuring young people who have used early psychosis services discussing how they navigated issues in their own recovery. A participatory process was used to create the resource. Researchers held a series of collaborative…
A Pilot Digital Intervention Targeting Loneliness in Youth Mental Health
Background: Loneliness is an emerging issue for young people, but yet many interventions to address loneliness in this group focus on providing social opportunities. While these sorts of interventions may appear to increase social connections, loneliness is more related to quality rather than quantity of social relationships. Thus, interventions addressing loneliness should focus on maximizing the quality of current relationships. Together with y…
Development of a Moderated Online Intervention to Treat Social Anxiety in First-Episode Psychosis
Background: It is well established that social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a significant clinical problem for individuals with a psychotic disorder. Comorbid social anxiety in individuals with psychosis has been associated with poorer premorbid functioning, increased depression, and a reduced quality of life. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recommended for people with psychosis as a first-line psychological treatment; however, its focus and eva…
Loneliness over time: The crucial role of social anxiety.
Loneliness is known to be associated with multiple adverse physical outcomes, including higher mortality and morbidity risk. However, the impact of loneliness on mental health is less well researched, with most studies assessing how loneliness relates to depressive symptoms alone. We hypothesized that 2 mental health symptoms that relate to the fear of others-social anxiety and paranoia-would contribute to loneliness. We examined how loneliness r…
Socio-Geographic Variations in Mortality in a Large Retired UK Population
Influence of Physician Bias on End-of-life Care
A case study of nephrologists examines physicians' attitudes towards patients in advanced stages of kidney disease and how these attitudes affect the end-of-life care the patient receives. Virtual Mentor is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association
Revolutionizing House Calls: Home Health Care Technology
New home health-monitoring medical devices can be an important part of health care, especially for chronically ill or disabled patients. Virtual Mentor is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association
Fetal Photos and Body Scans in Parking Lots: The Implications of Bypassing Physicians in the Medical Marketplace
Pharmaceutical advertisements have become commonplace in print and on television. Now medical device companies and test makers are following the lead of pharmaceutical firms in marketing directly to consumers rather than to physicians. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing is spurring debate, however, because the practice bypasses an important gatekeeper—the physician. The medical community is concerned that this marketing strategy will weaken the p…
Understanding perspectives of older adults on the role of technology in the wider context of their social relationships
Technological interventions are increasingly popular methods of targeting and preventing loneliness in older adults. Research has identified various factors that influence the willingness and propensity of older adults to integrate technology into their social lives and the ways in which this may enhance their social connectedness. Given prevalence rates and negative outcomes associated with loneliness for this population, further research is war…
Socio-Geographic Variations in Mortality in a Large Retired UK Population
Revolutionizing House Calls: Home Health Care Technology
New home health-monitoring medical devices can be an important part of health care, especially for chronically ill or disabled patients. Virtual Mentor is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association
Fetal Photos and Body Scans in Parking Lots: The Implications of Bypassing Physicians in the Medical Marketplace
Pharmaceutical advertisements have become commonplace in print and on television. Now medical device companies and test makers are following the lead of pharmaceutical firms in marketing directly to consumers rather than to physicians. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing is spurring debate, however, because the practice bypasses an important gatekeeper—the physician. The medical community is concerned that this marketing strategy will weaken the p…
Influence of Physician Bias on End-of-life Care
A case study of nephrologists examines physicians' attitudes towards patients in advanced stages of kidney disease and how these attitudes affect the end-of-life care the patient receives. Virtual Mentor is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association
Socio-Geographic Variations in Mortality in a Large Retired UK Population
Loneliness over time: The crucial role of social anxiety.
Loneliness is known to be associated with multiple adverse physical outcomes, including higher mortality and morbidity risk. However, the impact of loneliness on mental health is less well researched, with most studies assessing how loneliness relates to depressive symptoms alone. We hypothesized that 2 mental health symptoms that relate to the fear of others-social anxiety and paranoia-would contribute to loneliness. We examined how loneliness r…
A Pilot Digital Intervention Targeting Loneliness in Youth Mental Health
Background: Loneliness is an emerging issue for young people, but yet many interventions to address loneliness in this group focus on providing social opportunities. While these sorts of interventions may appear to increase social connections, loneliness is more related to quality rather than quantity of social relationships. Thus, interventions addressing loneliness should focus on maximizing the quality of current relationships. Together with y…
Development of a Moderated Online Intervention to Treat Social Anxiety in First-Episode Psychosis
Background: It is well established that social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a significant clinical problem for individuals with a psychotic disorder. Comorbid social anxiety in individuals with psychosis has been associated with poorer premorbid functioning, increased depression, and a reduced quality of life. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recommended for people with psychosis as a first-line psychological treatment; however, its focus and eva…
How the Covid-19 pandemic is focusing attention on loneliness and social isolation
The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic upon human health, economic activity and social engagement have been swift and far reaching. Emerging evidence shows that the pandemic has had dramatic mental health impacts, bringing about increased anxiety and greater social isolation due to the physical distancing policies introduced to control the disease. In this context, it is possible to more deeply appreciate the health conse…
Understanding loneliness in the twenty-first century: An update on correlates, risk factors, and potential solutions
Development of a Lived Experience-Based Digital Resource for a Digitally-Assisted Peer Support Program for Young People Experiencing Psychosis
This paper describes the creation of a web-based digital resource designed for tablet computer use during peer work sessions to structure discussion about recovery in early psychosis. The resource consisted of a series of videos featuring young people who have used early psychosis services discussing how they navigated issues in their own recovery. A participatory process was used to create the resource. Researchers held a series of collaborative…
A randomised controlled trial of the Nextdoor Kind Challenge: A study protocol
Clinical Trials Registry. NCT04398472 . Registered 21st May 2020
Loneliness, mental health, and social health indicators in LGBTQIA+ Australians
508) were examined. Overall, LGBTQIA+ adults experienced higher levels of loneliness, depression, and social anxiety than the non-LGBTQIA+ comparison group. LGBTQIA+ adults also reported lower perceived social support and were at higher risk of social isolation than the non-LGBTQIA+ group. Thus, LGBTQIA+ adults may be at greater risk of loneliness and social isolation than has previously been recognized. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, al…
A Global Longitudinal Study Examining Social Restrictions Severity on Loneliness, Social Anxiety, and Depression
We found evidence that easing social restrictions brought about additional burden to people who experienced higher social anxiety symptoms. As country-mandated lockdown and social restrictions eased, people are more likely report higher social anxiety as they readjust into their social environment. Mental health practitioners are likely to see higher levels of social anxiety in vulnerable communities even as social restrictions ease
Impact of loneliness on health‐related factors in Australia during the Covid ‐19 pandemic: A retrospective study
COVID-19 pandemic and its associated social and physical distancing restrictions may have had a severe impact on health. In the present study, we investigate the changes in physical, social and mental health, as well as the health literacy of Australians subsequent to the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the influence of loneliness on these health-related factors. Using a retrospective cross-sectional study design, 607 Australian adults co…
From error-focused to learner-centred feedback practices: Unpacking the development of teacher feedback literacy
Health literacy and loneliness among physically inactive Danes aged 18–65: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Both physical inactivity and loneliness are public health threats bringing huge costs to society and quality of life. The two health challenges often co-exist, suggesting physically inactive and lonely individuals to be a high-risk group. Health literacy as a concept is understood as a modifiable health determinant, and it has been proposed for promoting equity in future health promotion. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine th…
“Connect Local”: Protocol for the evaluation of a codesigned whole of community approach to promote social connection in older adults
More robust research, however, is needed to evaluate interventions that promote social connection. This protocol paper outlines the evaluation of a community-wide social connection program, Connect Local , in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia to support people 65 years and older to increase access to local community services/activities; and to ascertain impact on social connection, loneliness, depressive symptoms, physical and mental wellbeing, a…
Understanding perspectives of older adults on the role of technology in the wider context of their social relationships
Technological interventions are increasingly popular methods of targeting and preventing loneliness in older adults. Research has identified various factors that influence the willingness and propensity of older adults to integrate technology into their social lives and the ways in which this may enhance their social connectedness. Given prevalence rates and negative outcomes associated with loneliness for this population, further research is war…
Experiences of loneliness and social isolation among young people with chronic physical conditions: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies
INTRODUCTION: Young people with chronic health conditions are among the most at risk of having poor social connections, however, little is known about their experiences of loneliness and social isolation. We aimed to describe the perspectives and experiences of loneliness and social isolation among young people with chronic physical conditions. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and CENTRAL from inception to May 2023 for qual…
Foundations of the Alive National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation: Impact evaluation protocol
The ALIVE National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation was established in 2021. Funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council's Special Initiative in Mental Health, the Centre aims to foster innovation in mental health care. Central to this aim is embedding the voices of those with lived experience into all Centre structures and activities including leadership and co-design of research priorities for mental healt…
Hallucinations as sensory–perceptual intrusions from traumatic memory: Empirical investigation of a phenomenologically important subgroup
Results are consistent with literature showing that a clinically significant minority of those with trauma and hallucinations experience hallucinations that contain intrusions of traumatic memories. The presence of novel content within these same hallucinations suggests multiple processes may work together to inform the content of one hallucination. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
Are loneliness interventions effective for reducing loneliness? A meta-analytic review of 280 studies
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a critical public health concern, with growing evidence of the effectiveness of interventions to reduce loneliness across the lifespan. This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to reduce loneliness. The systematic review identified 312 studies. The meta-analysis included 280 studies (273 studies of short-term effects; 72 studies of long-term effect…
Are recessions bad for loneliness
Loneliness is a pressing public health concern with significant economic, health and social consequences. This paper examines the impact of economic downturns, particularly unemployment and job loss perception, on loneliness in Australia. Using a fixed-effects panel regression applied to 19 waves of data, we find that unemployment is significantly linked to an increased likelihood of experiencing loneliness and other dimensions of social health, …
Psychology (18 works) · Medicine (15 works) · Loneliness (14 works) · Psychiatry (14 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (11 works) · Mental health (10 works) · Psychological intervention (7 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works)