缅因州ROMEO方案通过每月午餐与老年男子的社会孤立和自杀风险作斗争。 ROMEO program in Maine combats social isolation and suicide risk in older men with monthly lunches.

美国75岁以上的男子的自杀率最高,这往往是由于社会孤立、丧失和疾病造成的。 Men over 75 in the U.S. have the highest suicide rate, often due to social isolation, loss, and illness. 在缅因州的哈普斯韦尔,一个名为 " 退休老人吃饭 " (ROMEO)的方案每月提供午餐,帮助老年男子社交和与孤立作斗争。 In Harpswell, Maine, a program called ROMEO (Retired Older Man Eating Out) offers monthly lunches to help older men socialize and combat isolation. 这一倡议有效地将男子与培养社区联系起来,突出了社会互动对心理健康的重要性。 This initiative has been effective in connecting men and fostering community, highlighting the importance of social interaction for mental health.