







If we lack genuine social support as a "stress buffer," burdens become harder to bear.
This often leads to withdrawal, causing loneliness to grow and resilience to drop further.
A vicious cycle.
Often, unconscious patterns prevent exactly the closeness that would help us: We keep others at a distance or don't truly show ourselves.
Only when we break these patterns do relationships emerge that strengthen and relieve us.
This is exactly where platoniq comes in: In our 6-week program (Course ID: KU-ST-RB7DXE), you will learn how to create a social network you can count on, even in stressful phases.
Learn how to build trust and become the kind of person others love to be around. Understand how attachment lowers stress and create an environment that strengthens you, especially in challenging times.


In guided reflection exercises, you question your personal patterns. What is holding you back? What needs to change?
Everyday challenges turn theory into practice. You practice deepening relationships and asking for support.
.avif)


Many emotions arise not from situations, but from thoughts.
These thoughts are deeply anchored, often since childhood or following painful experiences.
For example, if you think: "I am uninteresting," you automatically feel stressed and insecure, and you withdraw.
This is exactly where cognitive restructuring comes in – a proven method from behavioral therapy.
It helps you to question such thoughts: "Is that really true? Or just an old pattern?"
platoniq helps you to break out of your relationship patterns and lead a less stressful life.
Your health insurance provider covers up to 100% of the costs for the course "Reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships, relieve stress—stress reduction with the platoniq app
After completing the course "Strong relationships with the platoniq app - Reduce loneliness and stress", you will automatically receive an email with your certificate of completion.
Submit the completion certificate to your health insurance provider.
Your health insurance provider will transfer the course costs to you within a few days.
61 learning units, reflection exercises and challenges
A psychologist is available to answer all your questions.
Look up the most important learning materials at any time.

As a PhD psychologist (Oxford University, HU Berlin, FU Berlin), Silvan developed the platoniq course content together with feedback from hundreds of affected individuals.
Still unsure if platoniq is right for you?
In a completely free 15-minute conversation with our psychologist Dr. Silvan Hornstein, you can ask all the questions on your mind without obligations.
Loneliness doesn’t just disappear on its own. It begins to dissolve when you start truly understanding yourself and others.
In 6 weeks, you’ll learn: how closeness develops, how to break old patterns, and how to build relationships that last.
You don’t need any prior knowledge, just the willingness to grow, step by step.
Curious but not quite sure yet? Here's the fine print.
Supportive relationships are a vital resource for managing stress better. When we feel lonely, these are often exactly what is missing.
Our app shows you step-by-step how to lead relationships that strengthen you. It combines proven methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with science-based exercises shown to help reduce stress and loneliness.
This allows you to find new friends, deepen your relationships, and strengthen your social skills. The bottom line: building relationships that help you manage stress.
A psychologist will answer your questions within 48 hours whether about the course content, your personal situation, or setbacks. You can find the contact options (email and WhatsApp) in your welcome email or directly below the course overview in the app.
Our course is certified as a prevention course under §20 SGB V and is recognized by the Central Testing Board for Prevention (ZPP). This means that statutory health insurance providers (gesetzliche Krankenkassen) in Germany reimburse up to 100% of the course costs. The exact amount of reimbursement depends on your specific insurance provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding reimbursement, you can contact us at any time. We support you personally throughout the entire process.
Yes. Our app is based on clinical psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. It was developed in collaboration with the Humboldt University of Berlin by psychologists. Furthermore, we are certified by the Central Testing Board for Prevention (ZPP). This makes our solution reimbursable by statutory health insurance providers.
platoniq is co-financed by the State of Berlin and the European Union.
Our digital prevention program is designed as a 6-week course. Each of the six course units requires a processing time of about 60 minutes. You can schedule this time flexibly within 6 months. However, we recommend completing one unit per week to achieve optimal learning success.
To receive a certificate of participation for reimbursement by your health insurance after finishing the course, you are required to have actively completed at least 80% of the content.
The primary health benefit of this digital offer lies in the significant reduction of general stress levels. By specifically strengthening perceived social support as a central resource and reducing burdensome feelings of loneliness, you are empowered to face strains more effectively, achieving a measurable reduction in stress load.
Note: The specific health benefit of this particular digital offer has not yet been conclusively proven in its own scientific study. We are therefore currently conducting an evaluation study to investigate to what extent this offer specifically contributes to improving the stated health goals. You can find more information about the study in the study registry: https://osf.io/y7rcs/overview
Yes. Protecting your data is our top priority. platoniq is fully GDPR-compliant and our systems are certified according to ISO 27001. This means your personal information is stored securely, carefully protected, and never shared without your consent.
You need an internet-enabled smartphone or tablet. The app is available for both iOS (Apple) and Android. Please ensure that your operating system is updated to iOS 15.6 or newer, or Android 7.0 or newer, to use all functions.
A stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) is required to load content, complete interactive exercises, and track your progress.
We’re here for you. Just send an email to kontakt@platoniq.health and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.