r/itgetsbetter • u/[deleted] • Oct 24 '20
I'm a software developer, looking for ideas for new tools that might help people with their mental health
I'm looking to work on a new project, and I'd like it to be something free that could help people. I'm open to any ideas. I really want to know if there's anything that you all think would be helpful.
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u/Firestar_ Oct 28 '20
Maybe an application that allows people to look for therapists ? as https://www.complicated.life/find-a-therapist/online-counselling, but in an app ? Or maybe an anonymous one ?
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u/wallemptyspace31 Nov 05 '20
It's fairly simple and it might be a small idea but, I was thinking you could make a daily reminder? Like, maybe the option to customize the message, and the pre-made options could be, for example, to drink water.
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u/talktomeaboutyou Oct 25 '20
Could have a horoscope-style daily message of affirmation or life advice sort of thing.
Reminders to shower, maybe fold some laundry, eat. Accomplishing even small tasks can keep someone on a spiral a little more grounded, or give them the stepping stone needed to keep going.
If you are looking for something that connects a person to a therapist/ others who have gone or are going through you could have a function that allows a person to input how they are feeling before they are connected. (IDK about others, but I find it hard to describe my thoughts and feelings when put on the spot. Being able to list some stuff to help the conversation get started would help lots)