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Am I Lonely? Free Quiz

A brief evidence-based assessment to understand the shape of your loneliness, what is driving it, and what your body and brain need right now.

2 min6 questionsBased on UCLA Loneliness Scale (adapted framework)Free & private

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Understanding Your Loneliness

A brief evidence-based assessment to understand the shape of your loneliness, what is driving it, and what your body and brain need right now.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR loneliness specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Cacioppo's loneliness research at the University of Chicago and the US Surgeon General's 2023 Advisory on Social Connection

This am i lonely uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the UCLA Loneliness Scale (adapted framework) to evaluate the severity and impact of loneliness on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It draws on peer-reviewed loneliness and social connection research but does not replace a thorough clinical evaluation. If your results concern you, bring them to a mental health professional who understands the health impact of social disconnection.

Understanding Your Score

Early Disconnection(Score 1-3)

Your responses suggest early signs of disconnection. The ache is there but it has not yet reshaped your daily life. This is a genuine window of opportunity. Cacioppo's longitudinal data showed that lo

Your Loneliness Has Roots(Score 4-6)

Your answers describe a loneliness that has taken hold. It is affecting your mood, your energy, and possibly your health. You are among the roughly half of American adults that Surgeon General Murthy

This Loneliness Is Serious(Score 7-10)

What you are carrying is not mild discomfort. It is a level of disconnection that the research classifies as a medical risk factor. Holt-Lunstad's meta-analysis found loneliness increases mortality by

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this am i lonely measure?

This am i lonely uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the UCLA Loneliness Scale (adapted framework) to assess the severity and impact of loneliness on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this am i lonely?

This screening tool is informed by the UCLA Loneliness Scale (adapted framework), a clinically validated instrument (Russell D (1996). UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3): Reliability, validity, and factor structure. J Personality Assessment, 66(1), 20-40.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of loneliness severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this am i lonely take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about loneliness at wellls.com/problems/loneliness, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing loneliness.

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).