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 “Loneliness is one of the greatest health concerns people face.”

— Harvard Health

“In 2019, 61% of Americans surveyed are lonely."

— CIGNA

Nearly 80% of Gen Z report often feeling lonely, making gen z the loneliest generation

— forbes

"Lack of human connection has an impact similar to the effects of smoking 15 cigarettes a day."

— CNN

“There is an epidemic of loneliness in young people”

— business insider

 “Loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease, arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, dementia and even suicide attempts.”

— New York Times

"2022 held the highest number of youth suicides in the history of the United States with nearly 50,000 youth taking their own lives.

— the cdc

Loneliness is the inability to connect in meaningful ways that give us a sense of belonging and significance. Loneliness is the strongest predictive factor in everything from suicide attempts, depression, anxiety, and more. An overwhelming majority of youth feel lonely today. We are on a mission to eradicate youth loneliness.

The key to beating loneliness is not increasing the number of people a person sees, but making more fulfilling social connections. 

—Julianne Holt-Lunstad

"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is human connection."

—STANFORD MEDICINE

People who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression.

—STANFORD MEDICINE

"STRONG SOCIAL CONNECTIONS LEAD TO A STRENGTHENED IMMUNE SYSTEM, FASTER DISEASE RECOVERY AND MAY EVEN LENGTHEN YOUR LIFE!"

“QUITE SIMPLY, HUMAN RELATIONSHIP IS AS ESSENTIAL TO OUR WELL-BEING AS FOOD AND WATER.”

—VIVEK MURTHY, 19TH US SURGEON GENERAL

"Social connection is the best antidote to loneliness."

Social connection is perhaps THE key factor in well-being


the solution to loneliness is meaningful connection.

Real, personal, vulnerable, connection. In a world where technology promises connection, we find ourselves feeling more disconnected then ever.

Your 7 seconds can make an impact. It can change someone’s day. It can remind someone they are not alone. Reach out. Start a conversation.
It takes only 7 seconds.

Here is the thing about connection—it is not rocket science. 

—Independent UK

—forbes

—Johann Hari

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"Only7Seconds is doing vital, important work to reduce youth loneliness, which will improve the lives of countless young people and help create healthier, more connected futures for everyone."
— Kat Vellos, author of We Should Get Together

"After experiencing a brain injury at 14, I experienced first hand what it felt like to be alone, feel hopeless and isolated from the rest of the world. Moments before I attempted suicide, one of my friends texted me. It changed everything. This is why I love this message and organization— it is so needed and important!"   — Jamie

"Only7Seconds is actively fighting loneliness by encouraging people to use whatever is at their disposal to reach out and to let people know they are not alone. We all are longing for hope and seeking to belong. Only7Seconds is a powerful movement that is reminding the world of the truth - there is hope and you do belong." — Taylen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“The work Luke and Only7Seconds are doing to address the loneliness epidemic is so important, as loneliness is only getting worse with each generation."  —David Siegel, CEO of Meetup

"What a great and simple idea...7 seconds to lift someone's spirit! Loneliness can happen to all of us no matter the age. This program is practical and easy so anyone can brighten someone's day and enjoy the rewarding feeling that comes with it." – Jesus Hernandez, CEO of Family Health Centers