The purpose of this study is to explore the potential effectiveness of a one-session online Awareness, Courage, and Love intervention for reducing loneliness, depression and anxiety symptoms, and enhancing social connectedness and subjective well-being among older adults. the study also aims to estimate the effect sizes of the Awareness, Courage, and Love intervention.
aged 60 years or older and dwelling in the community;
able to communicate in Cantonese;
have access to the internet and videoconferencing devices such as a mobile phone;
able to give informed consent to participate.
severe emotional distress based on PHQ-4 screening assessment or presenting an imminent suicidal risk;
known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia/significant cognitive impairment;
illiterate;
difficulty in communication.
Caritas Institute of Higher Education
Lead sponsor