Frequently asked questions
In a digital age that’s lonelier than ever, Sunny helps you focus your energy and actions to fuel meaningful connection. Our free mobile app offers simple, science-backed tools to unlock a more socially fulfilled life, while our workplace offering reignites team connection and vibrancy from the inside out. Sunny’s unique purpose-over-profit model means we reinvest every dollar into expanding our reach and impact.
The Sunny app helps you manage your social energy—your fuel for meaningful connection—and take simple steps toward your social goals. With science-backed tools and guidance, you can track and boost your social energy, set goals based on your personal connection needs, and take small daily actions to strengthen your social life.
You can download the Sunny app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Simply search for “Sunny,” look for our logo, and start your journey toward a more socially fulfilled life.
The Sunny app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
The Sunny app is available for free. We believe that everyone should have access to tools that improve social connection, regardless of financial situation.
The Sunny consumer app is available for free thanks to the generous contributions of our founders at the Barnes Family Foundation. Our mission is to create a more meaningfully connected world, and we want to ensure that price is not a barrier to access so that everyone can benefit from our tools and resources.
At Sunny, we prioritize your privacy and data security. We do not sell your user data to third parties, and we have implemented security measures to protect your information. You can trust that your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
Social well-being, social wellness, and social health all refer to the quality of your relationships and interactions with others. It encompasses the support you receive from your friends, family, and social network, your sense of belonging, and your ability to connect meaningfully with others. Improving your social well-being can lead to greater happiness, reduced stress, and overall better mental health.
In the Sunny app, your Social Spheres offer a snapshot of the groups that make up your unique social landscape. It’s the starting point for setting social goals in the app, helping you choose where to focus your energy and take small, meaningful steps toward connection.
Your Social BatteryTM helps you track and understand your unique social energy patterns. Notice what drains you, what recharges you, and how your energy shifts over time—so you can invest in the relationships that matter most.
Yes! Sunny offers a growing suite of science-backed solutions designed to help organizations build more connected, energized, and resilient teams and cultures. Whether you’re focused on employee well-being, team connection, or leadership that truly fuels performance, Sunny WorkplaceTM supports you with the tools and insights to design for meaningful connection at every level. Want to explore bringing Sunny to your team? Contact us to learn more.
Please know you’re not alone—your feelings matter and taking care of your needs is important. If you feel able, consider reaching out to someone you trust; you might find more support than you realize.
If you’re not sure what to say to a friend when you’re in a dark place, consider something like: It’s hard for me to say this, but I’m struggling to feel okay right now. I think it might help me if I just talk to someone for a few minutes. Are you free now or maybe sometime later today? I appreciate having you as a friend.
Giving a friend or family member the chance to listen and support you can be an important step toward building and strengthening the relationship. If you are more inclined to start with a professionally trained person, here are some trusted avenues to help you.
Crisis Text Line – Text “HELLO” to 741741 (U.S./Canada) for free 24/7 crisis support.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 support.
Mental Health America – Access their 24/7 mental health treatment and support options.
Sunny is designed to support overall social connection, and we are not set up to offer individual crisis support or medical advice.
Your needs matter. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please visit your local hospital or dial 9-1-1.
