Imagine waking up one day and realizing that despite all the group chats, all the likes, all the notifications, and every “connection” you’ve collected online…you still feel alone. That isn’t an exaggeration. It’s the everyday reality for millions of young adults across the U.S. right now. Loneliness has quietly become one of the most serious mental health challenges of our time, affecting everything from our emotional stability to our physical health. And whether you’re 18,