Prototype Description – Mental Health Companion website
1. Purpose
The app aims to provide personalized support for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression.
ranging from hobby recommendations to professional psychological support.
2. Core Features
2.1 Mental Health Quiz
- Users take a short, research-backed quiz.
2.2 Personalized Recommendations
Mild Depression/Stress
- Suggests hobbies, motivational content, self-care routines.
- Connects users with others who share similar interests.
- Suggests hobbies, motivational content, self-care routines.
Moderate Depression
- Provides structured daily routines:
- Provides structured daily routines:
Severe Depression
- Connects user with licensed psychologists/therapists.
- Emergency help option available.
- Connects user with licensed psychologists/therapists.
2.3 Community & Peer Support
- Safe space to connect with people who have overcome similar struggles.
- Peer-to-peer mentoring: share coping strategies and recovery stories.
- Hobby groups: art, music, sports, reading, etc.
2.4 Routine & Lifestyle Tracker
- Daily task and wellness tracker:
- App-generated schedules tailored to user needs.
- Push notifications and reminders to encourage consistency.
3. Additional Features
- Anonymous Mode: interact without revealing identity.
- AI Chat Support: for instant, non-clinical emotional relief.
- Gamification: streaks, badges, and progress tracking.
- Resource Library: articles, coping exercises, mindfulness guides.
4. Prototype Flow
- Onboarding → User signs up → Takes initial quiz.
- Analysis → Decision tree model evaluates mental health state.
- Output:
- Low severity → Hobby suggestions + community connection.
- Medium severity → Structured routines + diet/exercise plans.
- High severity → Therapist connection + urgent resources.
- Low severity → Hobby suggestions + community connection.
- Continuous Tracking → Progress reports + Retake quizzes.
5. Value Proposition
- Accessible mental health support without stigma.
- Early detection of depressive symptoms.
- Empowers users through community-driven healing + shared hobbies.
- Provides holistic recovery plans combining lifestyle, social connection, and professional help.
Log in or sign up for Devpost to join the conversation.