An inclusive mental health support platform for Kenyan youth—offering therapy, peer counselling, AI guidance, and educational resources to promote mental wellness, awareness, and healing.
Tagline: “St;ll Here” — inspired by the global semicolon movement to remind us that our story isn’t over yet.
MindConnect is a culturally resonant digital platform focused on Kenyan youth aged 18–35. It bridges the gap between therapy, awareness, and daily mental wellness through accessible, holistic tools.
- 💬 Licensed Therapy Access – Connect with professional therapists
- 🤝 Peer Counsellors – Friendly and affordable peer support
- 🤖 AI Therapist Assistant – 24/7 mental health conversations
- 📓 Digital Journal & Planner – A safe space for your thoughts
- 🔔 Healthy Habit Reminders – Web, email, or SMS nudges
- 💡 Mental Health Nuggets – Bite-sized educational content
- 🎟️ Wellness Events – Live or recorded guided sessions
- 🔒 Dynamic User Greeting – Personalized experience via AuthContext
- Framework: Express.js
- Database: MongoDB
- Auth: JWT
- SMS/USSD: Africa's Talking
- Framework: React + Vite
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Icons: Lucide
- State: Context API
- Persistence: LocalStorage
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start backend
npm run dev:backend
# Start frontend
npm run dev:frontend
👥 Contributors
- @derick-macharia – Team Lead & Frontend Engineer
- Katheu Kilonzo – Psychologist & Backend Engineer
- George Kahuria – Backend Engineer
- Julius Mwakachi – Frontend Engineer
📅 Development Timeline
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📜 License
This project is under development and not yet licensed. Stay tuned!
🙌 Get Involved
Feel passionate about mental health? Let’s collaborate or share feedback. Mental wellness is a team effort.
✨ Credits
Crafted by Derick — blending emotional design, cultural depth, and technical clarity.