What is Inner Echo?

Maybe you want to self-reflect? Maybe you want a tool to help you track your moods to address them in therapy? Maybe you want to keep track of your day and see how your week or month has been? This project addresses mental health with a special journaling app. It's designed to assist users in monitoring their emotional states and engaging in thoughtful reflection. Tailored for individuals navigating hectic professional lives, it serves as a tool for nurturing personal well-being.

Research

At the start of the project, I wanted to understand what people really needed from a mental health app. So, I did two things: surveys and interviews.

Key findings from the survey:

• Many people don't know about mental health apps.

• Some prefer talking to a person, or a professional therapist over using an app.

• People worry if mental health apps really work or are easy to use.

• Most don’t find these apps effective.

  
  

Key findings from the interviews:

• Doing creative things like drawing helps when feeling stressed.

• Writing down feelings and reading books can provide comfort.

• People want someone to listen and understand without always giving advice.

The problem

The target users, young achievers and professionals, often face anxiety and stress from work, responsibilities, and social pressures. They seek effective stress and anxiety management tools to prioritize their mental health and well-being. However, they are frustrated by concerns about the effectiveness, trustworthiness, and usability of available resources.

"Goal-oriented professionals need to find a way to express their feelings and manage their mental well-being in a safe and non-judgemantal space because they feel overwhelmed."

Design

I chose a clean and minimalistic design based on our research. For self-care, many people mentioned they embark on creative crafts, write on their journals, and read. The design was based on neutral paper tones to make the user feel more engaged with the app. The minimalistic layout puts the user in tune with a calm interface where nothing but their words and feelings matter. The goal is to give you a private place to express yourself and keep an eye on how you're doing mentally.