Project UnLonely

Project UnLonely is a national initiative that was launched by the Foundation for Art & Healing (FAH) in 2016 to address the growing public health concern of social isolation and chronic loneliness. Project UnLonely has three goals: to raise awareness of loneliness and its negative physical and mental health effects, to destigmatize loneliness, and to make programming available to address loneliness.  

Loneliness and isolation are among today’s most urgent public health crises. Over one-third of adults report significantly feeling this way, and research shows it can lead to a 30% increased risk of early death—on par with smoking 15 cigarettes per day! What’s more, other mental health-related issues can result from these feelings, such as depression, suicide, and substance abuse. 

Project UnLonely films, now in its 8th season, selects 35-40 films from multiple filmmakers that explore the themes of loneliness, connection, and belonging from diverse perspectives.  

Watch Season 8 Films Here