BeWell - A Mental Health App Inspired by BeReal

Overview

BeWell is a mental health app designed to encourage users to engage in activities that improve their well-being. Inspired by BeReal, the app prompts users to capture a moment where they are doing something beneficial for their mental health. Using Cohere's AI, BeWell personalizes recommendations based on the user's mood and current state of health.

Features

• 📸 Daily Prompts: Users receive reminders to take a picture of their mental health activity.
• 🧠 Personalized Suggestions: Cohere AI provides activity recommendations based on individual preferences.
• ☁️ Cloud-Based Storage: Securely store images and activity logs using Google Cloud.
• 📊 Progress Tracking: Users can monitor their mental health journey over time.
• 🏆 Community Engagement: Optionally share progress with friends for support and encouragement.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: TypeScript (React Native with Expo Go)
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: MongoDB
• AI Integration: Cohere API for personalized mental health suggestions
• Cloud Services: Google Cloud for storage and authentication

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js & npm
• MongoDB
• Google Cloud SDK
• Cohere API key (may have to pay for)
• Expo Go (for mobile testing)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Andrew-Mazour/BeWell.git
   cd BeWell

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:
   • Create a .env file and add:

     MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
     GOOGLE_CLOUD_API_KEY=your-google-cloud-key
     COHERE_API_KEY=your-cohere-key

4. Start the application:

   npm run dev

Usage

1. Sign up and create a profile.
2. Write about how you are feeling (be descriptive).
3. Receive a prompt to take a picture while engaging in a mental wellness activity.
4. Upload the picture and log how the activity makes you feel.
5. Get AI-powered suggestions for future activities.
6. Track your mental health journey over time.

Future Improvements

• 📅 Calendar View for tracking activities.
• 🎨 Custom Themes for a more personalized experience.
• 📱 Mobile App Version for iOS and Android.

Contributing

Feel free to submit pull requests and issues to help improve BeWell!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.