The Loneliness Initiative

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The Loneliness Initiative

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The Loneliness Initiative

Reducing Student

Loneliness.

Reducing Student

Loneliness.

We collaborate with universities to reduce student loneliness and foster connection across higher education.

We collaborate with universities to reduce student loneliness and foster connection across higher education.

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The Loneliness Epidemic

The US Department of Health declared loneliness an epidemic in May 2023. They found loneliness has the same impact on health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day and is a major contributor to anxiety and depression. They state a solution requires intervention at the community level.

Loneliness impacts retention.

Loneliness impacts retention.

Over 65% of students experienced loneliness in 2021. Studies show 54% of transfers leave for personal reasons, the most commonly cited being their β€œsocial situation.”

Over 65% of students experienced loneliness in 2021. Studies show 54% of transfers leave for personal reasons, the most commonly cited being their β€œsocial situation.”

Student Loneliness

Report feeling very lonely

65%

Source: acha.org

Transfer Students

Leave for personal reasons

54%

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Share Efforts

Share what initiatives, efforts and activities have been well received by students among the top 50 colleges in the US.

Share Resources

Share what initiatives, efforts or activities have been well received by students.

Collaborate

Take inspiration and seek advice for implementing successful strategies from other universities.

Spread Awareness

The loneliness epidemic isn’t talked about enough. Work with us to share findings publicly.

Share Resources

Share resources or partners that have been effective in fostering connection and community.

Collaborate

Take inspiration and seek advice for implementing successful strategies from other universities.

Spread Awareness

The loneliness epidemic isn’t talked about enough. Work with us to share findings publicly.

Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being. But we have the power to respond. By supporting community efforts to rebuild social connection, we can rise to meet this moment together. We can build lives and communities that are healthier and happier.

Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being. But we have the power to respond. By supporting community efforts to rebuild social connection, we can build lives and communities that are healthier and happier.

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy

Surgeon General of the United States

Surgeon General of the United States

Our Goal

Our Goal

Join us in our pursuit to foster connection across higher education.

Join us in our pursuit to foster connection across higher education.

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8M+

Students helped

Students helped

1,000+

SGA partners

SGA partners

1,700

University partners

University partners

500+

Initiatives Published

Initiatives Published