Elevate Me: Your Personalized Path to Mental Wellness

Inspiration

Mental health is essential, yet many people struggle to find the right support. We were inspired to create Elevate Me, an accessible tool that provides personalized mental wellness guidance for users at any stage of their journey.

What it does

Elevate Me helps users assess their mental state using a 1 to 5 rating system and offers tailored resources to improve well-being based on their profile and needs. The app provides personalized recommendations and tracks user progress to support mental wellness.

How we built it

We built the Elevate Me platform using the following technologies:

Frontend: React and Tailwind CSS to design a responsive, user-friendly dashboard.
Backend: Flask to handle backend logic and AI-based interactions.
Database: MongoDB to store AI chatbot interactions, allowing personalized feedback.
Authentication: Firebase for user sign-ups and secure account management.
Hosting: The app is hosted on Netlify to ensure smooth accessibility for users.

Challenges we ran into

We encountered challenges in:

Integrating multiple technologies seamlessly.
Ensuring user privacy when managing sensitive mental health data, making sure our system adheres to strict data protection standards.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of:

Creating a user-friendly, responsive interface that enhances the user experience.
Developing a system that provides meaningful and personalized recommendations based on user feedback.

What we learned

We learned valuable skills in:

AI integration with mental health resources.
Database management and user experience design.
Building a secure system that handles sensitive data while providing value to users.

What's next for Elevate Me

Our future plans include:

Expanding our mental health resources to provide more comprehensive support.
Enhancing the AI’s capabilities to deliver deeper insights based on user behavior, needs, and progress over time.