You're Not Meant
To Be Alone
Life is meant to be shared. Building healthier society one community at a time.
Life is meant to be shared. Building healthier society one community at a time.
Join us to educate individuals to initiate and maintain social relationships that go beyond the surface level and build a healthier society one community at a time.
Digital media has overshadowed in-person interaction and is the leading cause of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
High-quality relationships directly affect people's overall wellbeing. They improve self-esteem and happiness, which in turn reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and keeps the brain sharp.
About 70% of U.S. population is actively using social media, yet researchers are sounding alarms about the loneliness epidemic and social disconnection.
of Americans actively use social media
increased risk of premature death from loneliness
increased risk from social isolation
Being socially disconnected is associated with a higher risk of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Multiple studies have established that social connections can help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Source: Cambieri, G. 12/08/2024, Harvard School of Public Health
FriendlyME is an initiative to educate people how to fill the loneliness gap. We partner with various organizations, businesses, and healthcare professionals to provide useful resources for people to engage with each other in an authentic and meaningful way.
There are many ways to get involved and help build stronger communities
Ready to join our mission? We'd love to hear from you.