About this tool
Loneliness is a signal, like hunger, that a need for connection is unmet. This quiz asks how often you feel unseen, disconnected or alone, and offers a compassionate reading with practical next steps. If your answers show deep loneliness, the result encourages you to reach out for support.
Tips for getting the most from it
- Choose one person to contact this week.
- Look for small, regular social contact such as a class or a walking group.
- If you feel hopeless, please contact a crisis line or emergency services.
Frequently asked questions
Is loneliness the same as being alone?
No. You can be alone and content, or surrounded by people and feel lonely. It is the gap between the connection you want and have.
Where can I find help?
Speak with a friend, doctor or counsellor. In crisis, call your local emergency number. In the US, call or text 988, and findahelpline.com lists services worldwide.
Keep reading
Our guide Understanding Loneliness: Why It Happens and What Helps goes deeper: Why loneliness is different from being alone, what it does to us, and practical, gentle steps for building connection.