diff --git a/Projects/2-Intermediate/mentalHealth.md b/Projects/2-Intermediate/mentalHealth.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ea0f553f --- /dev/null +++ b/Projects/2-Intermediate/mentalHealth.md @@ -0,0 +1,140 @@ +# 🌿Mental Health Journal & AI Chatbot + +**MindMate** is an open-source web application that helps users improve their mental well-being through **daily journaling**, **AI-guided reflection**, and **sentiment analysis**. +It’s designed to promote self-awareness, emotional tracking, and healthier habits β€” all in a calm, private, and user-friendly space. + +--- + +## πŸ’‘ Features + +* 🧠 **AI Chatbot for Mental Health Support** + A friendly conversational chatbot that listens and offers supportive, non-judgmental responses. + (Powered by OpenAI or LLaMA API) + +* πŸ“” **Daily Thought Logging** + Users can log moods, thoughts, or reflections anytime. + The system stores and organizes entries for easy access. + +* πŸ“Š **Sentiment Analysis Dashboard** + Automatically detects emotional tone (positive, negative, neutral) to help users understand mood trends over time. + +* πŸ” **Privacy-Focused Journaling** + All user data is securely stored. No external sharing or tracking. + +* 🌈 **Minimal, Distraction-Free UI** + Clean interface built to keep the focus on reflection and mental clarity. + +--- + +## πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack + +**Frontend:** React, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap +**Backend:** Node.js, Express.js +**Database:** MongoDB +**APIs:** OpenAI API / LLaMA API (for chatbot & sentiment analysis) +**Hosting (optional):** Vercel / Render / MongoDB Atlas + +--- + +## πŸš€ Getting Started + +### 1. Clone the repository + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/your-username/mindmate.git +cd mindmate +``` + +### 2. Install dependencies + +```bash +npm install +``` + +### 3. Set up environment variables + +Create a `.env` file in the root directory and add: + +``` +MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string +OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key +PORT=8080 +``` + +### 4. Run the app + +```bash +npm start +``` + +Your app should now be running on [http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080). + +--- + +## πŸ“ Folder Structure + +``` +mindmate/ +β”‚ +β”œβ”€β”€ client/ # Frontend (React) +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ src/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ public/ +β”‚ └── package.json +β”‚ +β”œβ”€β”€ server/ # Backend (Node + Express) +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ routes/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ models/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ controllers/ +β”‚ └── app.js +β”‚ +β”œβ”€β”€ .env.example +β”œβ”€β”€ README.md +└── package.json +``` + +--- + +## 🧩 Contribution Guidelines + +We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and mental health advocates. + +### To contribute: + +1. **Fork** the repository +2. **Create** a new branch (`feature/new-feature-name`) +3. **Commit** your changes +4. **Push** to your branch +5. **Open a Pull Request** + +Please ensure your code is clean, readable, and includes comments for clarity. + +--- + +## πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Future Enhancements + +* Voice journaling with speech-to-text +* Daily affirmations and mental exercises +* Secure user authentication (JWT-based) +* Personalized mental health insights +* Community stories and resource sharing + +--- + +## ❀️ Acknowledgments + +* **OpenAI / LLaMA** for language and sentiment analysis APIs +* **Mental health professionals** for guidance on responsible interaction design +* The **open-source community** for continued inspiration and support + +--- + +## βš–οΈ License + +This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). + +--- + +### 🌼 Disclaimer + +This project is **not a replacement for professional mental health care**. +If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please reach out to a licensed therapist or local helpline.