Heal
Mental Health app (Personal Project)
Role
UI-UX Designer
Industry
Medical
Tools
Figma
🔎User Research
Method: Qualitative interviews with individuals who experienced mental health challenges
Key Questions Explored:
Awareness of mental well-being
Comfort in sharing personal struggles
Preference for online vs offline therapy
Motivation levels during stressful phases
Previous experience with self-care apps
💡User Research Insights
Users feel hesitant and anxious about visiting therapists in person
Online chat and video sessions feel safer and more private
Finding a trustworthy therapist requires too much effort
Low motivation and productivity during mental health struggles
Users value quick support, flexibility, and emotional reassurance
🎯Business Goals
Enable quick access to licensed therapists
Increase therapy adoption through online sessions
Improve user engagement via motivation and self-care content
Build trust and comfort around mental health support
🧩Design Approach
Online-first therapy experience (Chat, Voice, Video)
Therapist discovery with reviews, ratings & filters
Simple, calendar-based appointment booking
Motivation through quotes, podcasts, blogs & webinars
Calm, minimal interface to reduce cognitive load
✅Final Solution
A unified mental health platform that enables users to:
Discover and compare licensed therapists
Book sessions seamlessly at convenient times
Attend therapy remotely and privately
Access motivational and self-care resources
Manage mental well-being in one secure space
🎨Visual Design
Soft, soothing color palette
Minimal layouts for emotional clarity
Friendly, human-centric illustrations
Clear typography for accessibility
📈Outcome
Reduced friction in starting therapy
Improved comfort with mental health support
Higher engagement with wellness content
Encouraged consistent self-care habits
👉 Key Learnings
Designing for mental health requires:
Deep empathy and emotional awareness
Simplicity and reassurance over complexity
Building trust at every interaction
