Ending loneliness. Building connection. Inspiring better humans.
Welcome to the Outside the Box Institute
We're Building a Culture of Connection and Well-Being.
Outside the Box Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining what it means to be human. Through research, education, and mental health advocacy, we address the loneliness epidemic affecting Gen Z and beyond. Our programs and initiatives foster connection, resilience, well-being, as well as inspire individuals to think outside the box and build a more compassionate future.
What Does it Mean to be Human?
Connection
Connection
Connection
To be human is to connect — to reach beyond ourselves and form bonds that give life meaning. It’s in the stories we share, the laughter we spark, the comfort we offer, and the communities we build together.
Compassion
Connection
Connection
Outside the Box Institute is committed to fostering compassion for individuals experiencing loneliness and other mental health challenges. Our mission is to normalize conversations around mental well-being, reduce stigma, and promote accessible self-care practices and community resources that support emotional health and resilience.
Creativity
Connection
Creativity
At our core, we are storytellers, creators, listeners, and dreamers. We’re wired to imagine, to build, to explore, and to express what it means to be alive. Creativity connects us — through laughter, shared moments, and the warmth of belonging.
Where creativity and community connect
Meaningful
Collaborative
Meaningful
Engaging
Collaborative
Meaningful
Collaborative
Collaborative
Collaborative