Overview

Despite growing awareness of mental health, many people still struggle to understand and manage their emotions. Our social media platform aims to foster open discussions about mental health and eliminate the stigma. Users can share their moods, track their emotional well-being, and access personalized recommendations, including mental health tools and techniques to manage their emotions.

Founder and UX/UI Designer

My Role

Tools

Figma

Timeline

2020-Present

Why it matters

The negative stigma around mental health, often perpetuated by mainstream media, creates a significant barrier for people to talk openly about their struggles. This can lead to individuals internalizing their emotions and moods, which can manifest in harmful ways such as suicidal thoughts or tendencies. It's essential to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open and honest conversations to ensure that individuals receive the necessary support and resources they need to improve their mental well-being.

Solution

The result is MoodShare a holistic platform created to redefine mental health support through community-driven innovation. MoodShare fosters a stigma-free, judgment-free culture where mental wellness is accessible, stylish, and inclusive. By building a robust ecosystem, we aim to: amplify awareness of Mental Health, strengthen Community Bonds, create a supportive platform for peer-to-peer connections and Promote Accessible Mental Health Resources.

Research

Screener survey for interviews
User Interviews
Business Research
Affinity Mapping
Personas

Research Method

Screener survey for interviews: 50 Participants
User Interviews: 10 Participants

Sample Size

Survey Results

Cultural and Emotional Needs:

Participants emphasize therapy tailored to cultural perspectives and emotional understanding.
They advocate strongly for open discussions and accessible mental health support.

Stress & Coping Strategies:

Participants identify work, finances, and time management as key stressors.
They widely use self-care practices like breathwork and meditation for relief.

Interview Results

Digital and Physical Preferences:

Participants prefer physical tools (calendars, sticky notes) for organization.
They show growing interest in digital tools and annual mental health check-ups.

Awareness & Privacy:

Participants note a positive trend in mental health awareness and community conversations.
They express significant concerns about privacy when sharing mental health online.

Bringing ideas to life!

Mood Tracker: Each day is represented by a clickable or tap-able section, allowing users to select their mood from options like "Happy," "Neutral," or "Sad.

Personal Journal: Users have the option to create a diary entry, either through a voice note or text entry.