How Connected Are You?
A 10-question assessment to evaluate your social connections, relationship quality, and risk of isolation. Loneliness is a health risk — understanding yours is the first step.
Loneliness affects physical and mental health as seriously as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This assessment helps you understand your current level of social connection and identify areas where you might strengthen your safety net. Answer honestly based on the past month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is loneliness really a health risk?
Yes. Research consistently shows that chronic loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and premature death. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness an epidemic. It's as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Taking your social connections seriously is a legitimate health decision.
I'm introverted — does that mean I'm at risk?
Not necessarily. Introversion means you recharge through alone time, but it doesn't mean you don't need connection. The key question is whether you have meaningful relationships and whether someone would notice if something happened to you. Introverts can be deeply connected; extroverts can be profoundly lonely. This assessment measures connection quality, not personality type.
How can ImAlive help with loneliness?
ImAlive's daily check-in means that every single day, someone (or something, backed by your emergency contacts) notices whether you're okay. For people who are isolated, this consistent thread of connection can be both a safety net and a comfort. It's not a replacement for human relationships, but it ensures you're never truly invisible.
What's the difference between being alone and being lonely?
Being alone is a physical state — you're by yourself. Being lonely is an emotional state — you feel disconnected even when others are around. You can be alone without being lonely, and you can be lonely in a crowd. This assessment measures both: how often you're physically connected with others and how emotionally supported you feel.
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