Mindful Teens

Hackathon: HappyHacks 2025

Project Type: Mental Health Platform for Teenagers

Inspiration

The mental health crisis among teenagers is a growing concern, with social media pressures, academic stress, and feelings of isolation affecting many young people. Mindful Teens was created to provide an accessible, AI-powered platform to support teens in understanding, coping with, and growing stronger through their mental health challenges.

What it does

Mindful Teens offers a suite of AI-powered tools designed specifically for teenagers to support their mental wellbeing:

• AI Chatbot: A confidential space where teens can vent, talk, and receive supportive AI responses instantly
• AI Wellness Tracker: Helps teens track their moods daily, identify patterns, and receive personalized insights
• Mood Predictor: Analyzes thoughts to predict emotional states and offer proactive support
• AI Affirmation Builder: Creates personalized daily affirmations to uplift mood and build resilience

How we built it

The platform was developed using a combination of modern web technologies and AI APIs:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript with responsive design
• Backend: Node.js servers for each AI tool
• AI Integration: Google Gemini API for natural language processing and personalized responses
• Data Management: Secure local storage for user preferences and tracking data

Challenges we ran into

Creating an effective and responsible mental health platform for teenagers presented several challenges:

• Ensuring AI responses were appropriate and helpful without replacing professional help
• Designing a user interface that appealed to teenagers while being accessible and intuitive
• Implementing privacy safeguards for sensitive mental health data
• Optimizing AI response times to maintain user engagement

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully developed a holistic platform that addresses different aspects of teenage mental health. The AI tools work together to provide personalized support while maintaining a calming, non-judgmental environment. The responsive design ensures the platform is accessible across devices, allowing teens to seek support whenever and wherever they need it.

What we learned

This project deepened our understanding of the unique mental health challenges facing teenagers today. We gained valuable insights into responsible AI development for sensitive applications, and enhanced our skills in creating accessible, user-centered designs for young users.

What's next for Mindful Teens

Future developments include:

• Expanded resource library with expert-reviewed content
• Community features with moderated peer support
• Integration with wearable devices for more accurate mood tracking
• Multi-language support to reach more teenagers globally
• Collaboration with mental health professionals for enhanced guidance

Built With

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Google Gemini AI