Wonder

Research Outline

Prepared for Vidit A. | Delivered November 27, 2019

Mental Health Apps

Goals

To obtain information about the following mental health apps: Moodpath — Depression & Anxiety Test, Sanvello (formerly Pacifica), TalkLife, Daylio — Mood Tracker, Youper, Depression CBT, WhatsUp?, and Happify. This research would be used to prove that there is a gap in this market in terms of spreading awareness.

Early Findings

Moodpath Moodpath is an app for people who are struggling with anxiety or depression. It is a mental health app that guides its users toward maintaining or improving their emotional well-being.
The app acts as "a personalized mental health companion" by checking on a user three times a day. It asks questions aimed at learning from a user's responses. 
The questions asked are then used to generate insights that are relevant to the user's emotional health.
Sanvello (Pacifica) Sanvello, (formerly known as Pacifica) is an app that "offers clinically validated strategies and support to help [people] feel happier over time".
The evidence-based solution was created by psychologists. It uses clinically verified techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
TalkLifeTalkLife boasts to be "the world’s largest global peer support network for mental health providing support for anyone battling with the ups and downs of life". 
The platform allows its users to have a safe space and remain anonymous, thereby making them feel comfortable enough to share their problems.
Daylio — Mood TrackerDaylio allows its users access to a "free private diary". 
Users can keep track of their activities and also create patterns that enable them to become more productive.
YouperYouper describes itself as an emotional health assistant that helps people take control of their emotional health.
Users can have quick conversations with the app, receive guidance through personalized meditations, and track their mood and emotional health.
Depression CBTDepression CBT is a free self-help app that is "based on the tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy".
Its features include mood tracking, informational articles, and motivational services. This app helps people modify their thought patterns towards achieving a better mood. 
WhatsUp?WhatsUp? is an app that "provides daily tools that promote positive mental health and wellbeing". 
This solution offers a confidential, non-judgmental, and secure platform that allows an organization's wellbeing department to quickly support employees that need help most.
HappifyHappify has a vision "to use cutting-edge science and innovative technology to empower individuals to lead happier, more fulfilling lives".
It is a self-improvement program that claims to be able to measure a person's emotional well-being. Happify provides games and little tasks aimed at helping people improve their emotional well-being.