EBI, Emotional Baggage Interface

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Team members:

• Jocelyn Teo, Experience Designer

• Richard Xiong, Full Stack Dev

• Ian Ho, Data Scientist

• Joshua Lai, Backend Engineer

• Jackie Tan, Product Manager

Problem Statement

A recent National Youth Mental Health Study revealed that nearly a third of young people aged 15 to 35 experience persistent feelings of emptiness, tension, or distress, underscoring the growing national priority on mental health. Recognizing the importance of mental well-being for a functional society, EBI addresses key challenges faced by three user personas:

1. Therapy users frustrated by repeating their stories when switching providers or tracking progress.

2. Regular journalers who struggle to explore emotions or gain new perspectives.

3. Individuals dealing with significant life events, seeking ways to manage overwhelming feelings.
   

Proposed Solution

EBI is a journaling app designed to help users explore and communicate their thoughts clearly, with data-driven insights into their progress. Key features include AI-powered prompts for deeper emotional exploration and auto-generated, shareable summaries that extract key insights, making it easier for users to reflect and share their journeys.

Ultimately, we aspire to be a community where anyone seeking mental health support feels at home. Our mission goes beyond journaling — we aim to raise mental health awareness and foster well-being for everyone.