crisis of connection among youth
It’s not a mental health crisis. It’s a crisis of connection among youth that has lead to soaring rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, and violence
21.5% of young adults aged 18-24 diagnosed with depression
US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy has cited an “epidemic of loneliness”
53.4% of adolescents did not feel close to people at their school
social connection 1.0
social networks (Meta, tiktok, snapchat, clubhouse)
social connection 2.0
asking questions but no follow up questions - (ask, thirty-five questions to fall in love, I am no stranger , etc.)
social connection 3.0
agapi.kids teaches the interpersonal skills of listening with curiosity that is a key component of relational intelligence. The method has been empirically proven with middle and high school students to build relationships, break down stereotypes that get in the way of relationships, and foster a common humanity.