Exploring Loneliness, Support & Kindness
Insights from 150 people on what it really means to feel lonely, supported, and connected.
Key Stats
✨ Hidden Loneliness Exists
Almost 1 in 5 people feel lonely often or always, including many who are married, living with family, or say they have a support system.
✨ Kindness Truly Helps
79% say doing kind acts improves their mental health, even among those who experience frequent loneliness.
✨ Support Has Limits
76% have someone to share good news with, but only 63% have someone to turn to when life gets hard.
✨ Work Isn't Enough
58.6% feel happy with the people they work with, yet 28.5% of them still feel lonely in their broader lives.
✨ Mental Health Suffers
36% of people who feel lonely often or always report poor mental health, compared to just 1.5% among those who rarely or never feel lonely.
✨ Connection Gets Delayed
90% say social time improves their mental health, yet many still default to screens instead of reaching out.
✨ Reciprocity Matters Most
Kindness reduces loneliness most when it is reciprocated and helps people feel seen, included, and valued.
✨ Self-Kindness Matters
33% of respondents rarely treat themselves, and 58% of them report poor or fair mental health.
✨ Thoughts Spiral Inward
Loneliness most commonly shows up as overthinking, self-blame, and difficulty concentrating rather than simple sadness.
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