MindAnchor

🫂 Contributors

MindAnchor is a mental health companion app designed to help users manage their mental well-being through various techniques such as grounding exercises, cognitive restructuring, journaling, and crisis planning. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, or just need a mental health check-in, MindAnchor provides tools and resources to help you stay grounded and focused.

🌟 Features

• Reality Testing: Challenge and reshape your thoughts to promote a healthier mindset.
• Grounding Techniques: Simple exercises to help you stay connected to the present moment.
• Cognitive Restructuring: Reframe negative thoughts to reduce their impact.
• Safe Space: Create a virtual safe space for relaxation and mental clarity.
• Crisis Planning: Prepare in advance for potential mental health crises.
• Journaling: Record your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a secure, personal space.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Python 3.7+ installed on your machine.
• Flask and Flask-Login for running the app.
• SQLite or another supported database system.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/username/MindAnchor.git
   cd MindAnchor

2. Create a Virtual Environment

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts ctivate`

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up the Database

   flask db init
   flask db migrate -m "Initial migration."
   flask db upgrade

5. Run the Application

   flask run

6. Access the Application

   Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5000.

🛠️ Usage

Once you have the application up and running, you can access the various features directly from the homepage:

• Reality Testing: Navigate to the "Reality Testing" section to challenge your thoughts.
• Grounding: Use grounding techniques to stay focused.
• Cognitive Restructuring: Access tools for reframing negative thoughts.
• Safe Space: Set up and customise your own virtual safe space.
• Crisis Planning: Prepare and store your crisis plan securely.
• Journal: Write and reflect in your personal journal.

Dark Mode

MindAnchor supports a dark theme for those who prefer a low-light environment. To switch to dark mode, go to the "Settings" page and toggle the theme switch.

📸 Screenshots

Dashboard

Grounding Techniques

🧩 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To get started:

1. Fork the Repository

2. Create a Branch

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

3. Commit Your Changes

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the Branch

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

5. Open a Pull Request

Please make sure to follow the contribution guidelines.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📝 Acknowledgments

• Flask - For providing the core framework for building the app.
• Flask-Login - For enabling secure user authentication.
• SQLite - For managing our database with ease.
• Bootstrap - For making the UI look great.

📧 Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to open an issue or reach out to the project maintainers at [email protected].

Let's build a healthier mental space together with MindAnchor.