Loneliness Check
Six questions about the gap between the closeness you want and the closeness you have, over the past 30 days. It takes about 2 minutes to complete.
Instructions
Loneliness is not the same as being alone. You can feel lonely in a full room, and you can spend a lot of time by yourself without feeling lonely at all. This questionnaire asks about the gap between the closeness you need and the closeness you actually have.
Answer six questions, thinking about the past 30 days. You can take the result to a conversation with a psychologist.
Important: This is a self-reflection tool developed by HelpClinic, not a diagnostic test. Loneliness is not a disorder — it is a signal about an unmet need.
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Instrument and source information
HelpClinic Loneliness Check (six original items) · HelpClinic
This is a self-reflection tool developed by HelpClinic. It is for information only and does not replace a professional diagnosis. It is not a validated psychometric questionnaire, and the boundaries between score levels are not clinical thresholds. Loneliness is not a mental disorder, but persistent loneliness is associated with low mood, anxiety and poorer physical health — and it can be a symptom of depression rather than only a cause of it. If it has been with you for a long time, talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Common questions
Can this questionnaire diagnose a condition?
No. It is a snapshot based on how you report feeling at this time. It cannot confirm or rule out a condition.
Do I need an email, and how long is my result kept?
No. You can see your result without an account or email. Email is optional, for one requested report. The waitlist has a separate checkbox, unchecked by default. Private access lasts 30 days. Expired results are deleted from the active database within one day of expiry. Backups have separate retention periods described in the privacy policy.
What can I do next?
Choose a small step that suits you. If you are worried, speak with a qualified professional regardless of your score. Related questionnaires are optional and do not provide diagnoses.
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