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Free Social Isolation Test

A brief evidence-based assessment to understand your withdrawal pattern, what is driving it, and what it is costing your body and brain.

2 min6 questionsBased on Lubben Social Network Scale (adapted framework)Free & private

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Understanding Your Social Withdrawal

A brief evidence-based assessment to understand your withdrawal pattern, what is driving it, and what it is costing your body and brain.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR social isolation 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 CTRA research at the University of Chicago and the US Surgeon General's 2023 Advisory on Social Connection

This social isolation test uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Lubben Social Network Scale (adapted framework) to evaluate the severity and impact of social isolation 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 social isolation and health research but does not replace a thorough clinical evaluation. If your results concern you, bring them to a healthcare provider who understands the medical impact of social disconnection.

Understanding Your Score

Early Withdrawal(Score 1-3)

Your responses suggest the beginning of a withdrawal pattern. You are still connected to some degree, but the pull inward has started. This is significant because isolation patterns are self-reinforci

Your Isolation Has Structure(Score 4-6)

Your withdrawal pattern has moved past a temporary phase. It has developed structure: specific avoidance behaviors, measurable impacts on your body and mood, and a duration that suggests your neural p

This Isolation Is a Medical Event(Score 7-10)

I need to be direct with you. What you described is not a lifestyle choice or a personality trait. It is a level of social isolation that the research classifies as a major health risk factor. The Uni

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this social isolation test measure?

This social isolation test uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Lubben Social Network Scale (adapted framework) to assess the severity and impact of social isolation on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this social isolation test?

This screening tool is informed by the Lubben Social Network Scale (adapted framework), a clinically validated instrument (Lubben J et al. (2006). Performance of an abbreviated version of the Lubben Social Network Scale among three European community-dwelling older adult populations. The Gerontologist, 46(4), 503-513.). 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 social isolation 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 social isolation test 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 social isolation at wellls.com/problems/social-isolation, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing social isolation.

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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).