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Do you sometimes ask yourself: Am I lonely – and how much so? Our scientifically grounded self-test offers you a first assessment. The test is based on the established 20-item version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale. You'll find out how strong your current feeling of loneliness is.

You generally feel connected and have stable social relationships. Occasional moments of loneliness may occur, but they are rarely distressing. platoniq can help you make your existing relationships even more fulfilling and continue developing your social skills.
You experience loneliness from time to time, even when you’re around other people. This can sometimes make your everyday life feel isolating. platoniq was designed for people like you. In 6 weeks, you’ll learn to recognize and break old relationship patterns and build deeper connections that truly support your well-being.
You often feel alone or misunderstood, even when you’re with others. Loneliness is a significant challenge for you. Taking action can make a real difference. platoniq guides you step by step to identify the patterns that separate you from others and discover new ways to create genuine connection.
If you are currently in acute crisis, you can find immediate help here.


Many emotions don’t arise from situations themselves, but from the thoughts behind them.
When you think, “I’m not interesting,” you automatically feel insecure and withdraw.
This is exactly where cognitive restructuring comes in — a proven method from behavioral therapy.
It helps you question those thoughts: “Is this really true? Or just an old pattern?”
It sounds simple. But it isn’t.
These thought patterns are deeply rooted often since childhood or formed by painful experiences.
That’s why you need a system that guides you step by step.
platoniq integrates this scientifically proven method into your daily life.
Discover what truly drives closeness, trust, and connection. How do deep relationships form? What holds them together?


Through guided reflection exercises, you question your inner beliefs. You’ll see: What’s holding me back? What needs to change? And where do I start?
Practical everyday challenges turn theory into action. Take small, safe steps from giving an authentic compliment to setting healthy boundaries.

46 learning units, reflection exercises and challenges
A psychologist is there when things get tough.
Nurture your relationships like plants. See which ones are flourishing and which need more care.
In a completely free 15-minute conversation with our psychologist Dr. Silvan Hornstein, you can ask all the questions on your mind without obligations.

"I wish for a society where social health is promoted just as naturally as physical or mental health."
As psychologist with a PhD (Oxford University, HU Berlin, FU Berlin), Silvan understands the mechanisms behind loneliness. He developed the course content for platoniq, together with feedback from hundreds of affected individuals, to close the gap between science and everyday life.
Curious but not quite sure yet? Here's the fine print.
Loneliness isn’t just about lacking contact with others. It often stems from unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Our app addresses this directly: it combines proven techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with science-based exercises that have been shown to reduce loneliness and strengthen your relationships.
You’ll learn how to build new friendships, deepen existing ones, reduce shyness and improve your social skills all in a practical, evidence-based way.
You can ask questions anytime e.g. about the content, your personal situation, or any setbacks. Our psychologist will reply within 24 hours on business days. For 6 weeks, as often as you like.
We want you to feel comfortable with platoniq. If you realize the course isn’t right for you, you can request a full refund within 14 days.
No questions asked, no hard feelings.
Yes, loneliness is a completely normal emotion that most people experience at some point in their lives. Among young adults, nearly one in two people report feeling lonely on a regular basis.
Wishing for new friendships or deeper connections doesn’t mean something is wrong. Just like hunger or fatigue, loneliness is a signal. It shows you need more social connection. And that’s something you can actively work on.
Loneliness can have many causes and often has little to do with the number of people around you. You can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by others, especially if you lack the feeling of being understood or emotionally connected.
platoniq helps you understand what exactly is triggering your loneliness and what you can do to change it.
Yes. Our app is grounded in clinical psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. It was developed by our in-house team of psychologists in collaboration with established partners, including Humboldt University of Berlin.
platoniq.health is co-funded by the State of Berlin and the European Union, ensuring our content and tools are not only evidence-based, but truly effective.
No, platoniq is not a matching or meetup app. You won’t chat with strangers or join random group events. Instead, you’ll learn the real-life skills that help you connect more deeply with the people around you: friends, coworkers, or even someone new you meet offline.
Perfect! The course is designed especially for introverted and shy people. You’ll move at your own pace, and the challenges are crafted to gently guide you out of your comfort zone without ever overwhelming you.
Loneliness can impact both physical and mental health. Studies show that it can increase the risk of depression, anxiety disorders, sleep problems, and even cardiovascular disease.
That’s why it’s so important to take action. Our app helps you build healthy relationships, strengthen your social skills, and improve your overall well-being whether you're seeking new connections or looking to deepen the ones you already have.
Making friends is challenging, especially if you've just moved to a new city or started a new job. From many conversations with users, we’ve seen that the real challenge isn’t making first contact, but turning it into a real friendship.
platoniq, our app against loneliness, supports you with exactly that. It helps you build new friendships, strengthen trust, and deepen social relationships step by step.
We’re here for you. Just send an email to kontakt@platoniq.health and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Loneliness doesn’t just disappear on its own. It begins to dissolve when you start truly understanding yourself and others.
In the platoniq 6 weeks-course, 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.