OUR WHY

• Over 60% of adults in the United States report feeling lonely.

 

• Young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 are the loneliest age group.

 

• The number of people who live alone has increased by over 30% in the last few decades.

 

• Social isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

 

• Loneliness can increase the risk of premature death by up to 50%.

 

• One in five Americans say they have nobody to talk to about important matters.

 

• People who feel socially isolated are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors like smoking and drinking alcohol excessively.

 

• Social media use is associated with increased feelings of loneliness and depression.

 

• People with disabilities, especially those with mobility impairments, report higher levels of loneliness than those without disabilities.

 

• The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and social isolation around the world.

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• Chronic physical illnesses like heart disease and diabetes can increase feelings of loneliness and isolation.

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• LGBTQ+ individuals may be at higher risk for loneliness due to discrimination and stigma they may face from society or even family members.

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• Mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders or personality disorders can make it difficult for people to form meaningful connections with others.