Problem

Teenagers who have experienced loss often struggle to cope with grief and may not have access to the resources they need to manage their emotions. This can lead to feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Traditional therapy may not be accessible or affordable for everyone, leaving many teenagers without support during a difficult time. Our team recognized the need for an accessible and affordable solution that could provide personalized support to teenagers dealing with grief. We wanted to create a platform that would help them develop healthy coping mechanisms and connect with a supportive community of peers who understand what they are going through.

Solution

We developed the HAPPiness AI Assistant, an app designed specifically for teenagers dealing with grief. The app provides personalized support through daily activities that help users manage their emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It also includes a community feature where users can connect with others who have experienced loss and share their experiences. The app's activities are designed around seven main themes: understanding grief, self-care and basic routines, creative rituals, building a supportive community, understanding the physiological effects of grief on the body, professional assistance, and reflecting and goal setting. Each day's session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and includes guided discussions, app-guided activities, facilitated group discussions, and reflection exercises. The app is accessible on personal devices such as smartphones, tablets or computers. It also provides access to art supplies such as paper, markers, colored pencils; soothing music playlists; comfortable clothing for exercise or stretching activities; quiet spaces for meditation and relaxation; online community forums or groups within the app.

Impact

As the app is currently in its prototype stage, it has not been utilized by users. Consequently, there is no available measurement of its impact or effectiveness at this time.

"The HAPPiness AI Assistant has been an incredible support through my grief journey as a teenager. The personalized activities and community feature have made a significant difference in my coping process. Highly recommended!" (Comment generated with ChatGPT)

Team

Team Member #1 - Software Engineer
- Oversaw the creation and implementation of the platform
- Developed the app's personalized support features
Team Member #2 - Psychologist
- Provided expertise on grief management and therapeutic techniques for teenagers
- Developed the app's guided discussions and reflection exercises

AI App Helps Grieving Teens Develop Coping Skills