Loneliness is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting millions of people in Germany alone. Yet, despite its devastating impact on health, there are hardly any services within the healthcare system designed to strengthen social relationships. platoniq fills this gap with a psychological, app-based intervention that is eligible for reimbursement by health insurance providers.
Users follow a structured six-week programme that highlights individual relationship patterns and helps to change them in the long term through everyday challenges. The programme explores all facets of relationships: from making initial contact to constructive conflict resolution. It is based on proven methods of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Whilst completing his PhD in psychology and working in clinical practice, Silvan identified a gap in care within the field of ‘social health’. With Lara, an economist, and Daniel, a software developer, this observation was turned into a real product.