Core Features of Mental Health Apps that We Implement
At Devico, we specialize in custom mental health app development, which means the final list of features depends on the specifics of a particular project and the client’s needs. However, there are some features that we generally recommend considering:
Self-monitoring
Keeping track of one's mental state is crucial for recovery. Mental health apps allow users to log emotions into an in-built diary, uncover behavioral patterns, and keep track of habits. This helps users better understand their own conditions and needs, and identify patterns or triggers that may affect their well-being.
Notifications & Reminders
Informative notifications can keep users updated about upcoming doctor appointments, medication intake, self-care sessions, and other in-app activities. This feature helps users adhere to their treatment plans and supports them in managing their mental health concerns.
Text Chat & Video Consultations
Text chats and video calls play an important role in mental health apps. For users, it's essential to know that they can get the necessary advice or consultation immediately when emotions are running high or certain questions arise. Communication channels are not only needed in case of emergencies but also for pre-scheduled video consultations with a doctor.
On-Demand Video/Audio Content
Mental health apps frequently offer on-demand video or audio content. This could include guided meditations, breathing exercises, or other educational materials that help users better comprehend their issues and find effective ways to address them.
Gamification
Gamification elements can significantly enhance the effectiveness of some mental health apps. Features such as rewards, challenges, or point systems can motivate users and engage them in managing their mental health. This element reminds patients that they are primarily responsible for their health. Moreover, incorporating mini-games that improve cognitive skills and emotional conditions can add an element of fun to mental care and increase user loyalty.
Emergency Support
For some mental health solutions, emergency support is a critical feature. It could include access to crisis hotlines or emergency services used in case of urgent mental health concerns. It works similarly to a security emergency button: as soon as a patient presses a button in the app, doctors receive an emergency notification of an urgent call.
Support Communities
Being part of a supportive community has a positive impact on therapy. A person with a mental disorder may feel especially isolated and depressed. Therefore, it's beneficial to create safe environments like anonymized forums or chats where app users can support and encourage each other.
Intelligent Calendar
With an intelligent calendar, patients and doctors can efficiently schedule and manage their activities and receive timely notifications. It facilitates scheduling video consultations, medication intakes, self-care practices, etc., providing users with a comprehensive treatment plan.
Treatment Plan Dashboard
A mental health app is not only a tool for tracking patients' conditions but also for making adjustments to treatment. Doctors use a dashboard to see the big picture, including specific goals, self-care activities, and evidence-based treatment options. All related data is in one place, making it easier to make the right decisions and adjust a treatment course if needed.
Journaling
Journaling is one of the most effective techniques for tracking emotions and thoughts, which can help users better understand themselves. This way, users can identify the triggers that affect their behavior and well-being.
Medication Tracker
This feature is essential as it helps app users strictly adhere to prescribed treatment. It is used to monitor and manage patients' medication intake continuously. Patients receive notifications to take medication on time, while healthcare professionals are informed whether patients have taken their pills.
What our customers say
Infrastructure behind remote healthcare
With Devico's help, we have successfully built a functioning MVP and launched a product. The team adapts seamlessly into our workflow, allowing for a collaborative experience. Their wide range of specialized resources enables them to handle different tasks simultaneously.
Joshua Stein
CEO at Impilo
Developer of a healthcare analytics platform designed to help healthcare organizations with the tools they need to make data-driven decisions effectively
Devico's work has made the app more stable, meeting expectations. They've displayed outstanding project management through excellent communication and a prompt and responsive approach. Beyond their high-quality execution, their proficient talents are impressive.
Vas Bouras
CEO at GazeHealth
Live Event Management Software for Modern Event Organizers
Having had bad experiences in the past, I was most impressed by the communication of the engineers and the Devico management. They were great partners and worked well to help us achieve our project goals. They provided flexibility when needed and helped us keep our project on schedule.
Josh Parolin
CTO at Lennd
Threat hunting is no longer an art. It's a SCIENCE.
I was completely satisfied. They were very flexible and adaptive to our changing needs. I find them responsible and quick to deliver. I can't identify any areas of improvement.
Mark Levine
CTO & Chief Product Officer at Cydef
Developing proven business models into scalable platforms
I'd urge customers to ensure they're a mature organization with well-understood processes, methods, and procedures that specify what they're doing. When working in a value-creation model, where there's a high element of technical entrepreneurship, customers need resources that can embed themselves quickly into an easily understood process.
Derek Colvin
Group CTO at MARCOL
Arda.Works offers full-cycle bespoke technology solutions to our clients globally
The overall average quality of developers we worked with from Devico is exceptionally high, way above the average we experienced in the region. The staff, starting from the top management is exceptionally responsive and tried to accommodate every request we may have had.
Alex Ryvkin
Managing Partner at árda.works
Focused on working for you. Gig smarter. Work Safer. Earn more.
Their speed and flexibility are the most impressive. We have to change our specs a lot and they just ride with us on that and deliver every time. Some of the spec changes are pretty drastic, so they're pretty adaptable in that sense.
Jeff Tang
CTO at Para inc.
Discover and book the best classes in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Skillied connects you to cooking, ph
We are based in Miami, FL but we didn't feel the time difference. I would recommend Devico to everyone building a product. Because of their work, we were able to gain many more customers and even expand to a new market.
Marcella McCarthy
CEO at Skillied
Our online platform supports education and charities across the Arab World
The full solution was launched quickly thanks to Devico's development pace and rapid integration of feedback. Independent and dedicated, Devico maintains a strong focus on delivering initial requirements throughout their process, requiring little hands-on monitoring.
Yamen Hawit
Product Manager at Arab Millionaire
Infrastructure behind remote healthcare
With Devico's help, we have successfully built a functioning MVP and launched a product. The team adapts seamlessly into our workflow, allowing for a collaborative experience. Their wide range of specialized resources enables them to handle different tasks simultaneously.
Joshua Stein
CEO at Impilo
Developer of a healthcare analytics platform designed to help healthcare organizations with the tools they need to make data-driven decisions effectively
Devico's work has made the app more stable, meeting expectations. They've displayed outstanding project management through excellent communication and a prompt and responsive approach. Beyond their high-quality execution, their proficient talents are impressive.
Vas Bouras
CEO at GazeHealth
Live Event Management Software for Modern Event Organizers
Having had bad experiences in the past, I was most impressed by the communication of the engineers and the Devico management. They were great partners and worked well to help us achieve our project goals. They provided flexibility when needed and helped us keep our project on schedule.
Josh Parolin
CTO at Lennd
Threat hunting is no longer an art. It's a SCIENCE.
I was completely satisfied. They were very flexible and adaptive to our changing needs. I find them responsible and quick to deliver. I can't identify any areas of improvement.
Mark Levine
CTO & Chief Product Officer at Cydef
Developing proven business models into scalable platforms
I'd urge customers to ensure they're a mature organization with well-understood processes, methods, and procedures that specify what they're doing. When working in a value-creation model, where there's a high element of technical entrepreneurship, customers need resources that can embed themselves quickly into an easily understood process.
Derek Colvin
Group CTO at MARCOL
Arda.Works offers full-cycle bespoke technology solutions to our clients globally
The overall average quality of developers we worked with from Devico is exceptionally high, way above the average we experienced in the region. The staff, starting from the top management is exceptionally responsive and tried to accommodate every request we may have had.
Alex Ryvkin
Managing Partner at árda.works
Focused on working for you. Gig smarter. Work Safer. Earn more.
Their speed and flexibility are the most impressive. We have to change our specs a lot and they just ride with us on that and deliver every time. Some of the spec changes are pretty drastic, so they're pretty adaptable in that sense.
Jeff Tang
CTO at Para inc.
Discover and book the best classes in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Skillied connects you to cooking, ph
We are based in Miami, FL but we didn't feel the time difference. I would recommend Devico to everyone building a product. Because of their work, we were able to gain many more customers and even expand to a new market.
Marcella McCarthy
CEO at Skillied
Our online platform supports education and charities across the Arab World
The full solution was launched quickly thanks to Devico's development pace and rapid integration of feedback. Independent and dedicated, Devico maintains a strong focus on delivering initial requirements throughout their process, requiring little hands-on monitoring.
Yamen Hawit
Product Manager at Arab Millionaire
Infrastructure behind remote healthcare
With Devico's help, we have successfully built a functioning MVP and launched a product. The team adapts seamlessly into our workflow, allowing for a collaborative experience. Their wide range of specialized resources enables them to handle different tasks simultaneously.
Joshua Stein
CEO at Impilo
Developer of a healthcare analytics platform designed to help healthcare organizations with the tools they need to make data-driven decisions effectively
Devico's work has made the app more stable, meeting expectations. They've displayed outstanding project management through excellent communication and a prompt and responsive approach. Beyond their high-quality execution, their proficient talents are impressive.
Vas Bouras
CEO at GazeHealth