This study is testing a program called "Hopeful and Healthy Living" (HHL) for adults aged 50 and older who have a serious mental illness (SMI). The HHL program is a 16-week group class, held weekly for 90 minutes, that focuses on building social connections and healthy routines for eating, exercise, and sleep. Researchers want to see if participating in HHL helps people improve their social support and feel less lonely compared to those receiving usual care. They will measure these changes at 4, 8, and 12 months after the program starts. To join, you must be 50 or older, have a serious mental illness, and be a member of Center Club or Transitions of Boston. You cannot have a diagnosis of dementia or another progressive neurological disorder. The study aims to enroll 60 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to either the Hopeful and Healthy Living program or usual care. The study plans to enroll 60 participants.

What's involved

You would attend weekly 90-minute group classes for 16 weeks. You would also have assessments at the start, and then at 4, 8, and 12 months.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 12 months after the start of the intervention, with assessments at 4, 8, and 12 months.

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