Fight Social Isolation

Social isolation is the experience of being separated from others. It may result from being physically separated from others, such as when a person lives in a remote area or because of being emotionally shunned from a community.

A MOBILE APP PLATFORM FOR SMARTPHONES THAT CONNECTS OFFENDERS AND COUNSELORS IN A SECURE AND PRIVATE SPACE

Social Isolation is more pronounced among older adults in urban and rural areas

For youth that seek support or discussion in a private and secure setting that promotes an open dialogue

Reduced Mental/ Healthcare costs

Connected people are more likely to feel better about their wellbeing and likely to get help proactively to protect their well being

There is stigma about mental health, the app helps people feel comfortable talking to strangers

Champions sense of re-connectedness to isolated people

FOR YOUTH THAT SEEK SUPPORT OR DISCUSSION IN A PRIVATE AND SECURE SETTING THAT PROMOTES AN OPEN DIALOGUE

Social isolation definition: Disconnectedness that starves the growth of social networks as a result of few to no contacts with people or a community."

"Social isolation is a major health problem that has not received enough attention. The AARP Foundation recently reported that social isolation is a growing epidemic in America affecting over eight million older adults (AARP Foundation, 2016)."

There is a misconception about the willingness of older adults to adopt new technology like smartphones.

Published Acknowledgements

"Being connected and networked provides individuals adequate social support that can lead to better health practices."

"Internet and smartphone technologies have been shown to clearly enhance the social connectivity of older adults."

"In the U.S., approximately one-quarter of community-dwelling older adults are considered to be socially isolated"

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the number of older adults who are socially isolated including both community-dwelling older adults and nursing home residents, as many countries have issued stay-at-home orders and banned visits for nursing home residents.

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