Green Mind: Using Technology to Promote Mental Health

Backend Engineer

Fullstack Engineer

QA Tester

AWS

Node.js

React

In the current digital age, characterized by rapidity and anxiety, which can negatively impact mental health, there is an unprecedented demand for accessible and inventive solutions.

Presenting Green Mind, an innovative mental health application that cultivates a positive mentality through the integration of state-of-the-art technology and a user-centric design philosophy. With great enthusiasm, I, the developer responsible for this paradigm-shifting endeavor, recount the process of constructing Green Mind utilizing NestJS and React Native.

Technology-Driven Strategy

An approach driven by technology formed the foundation of Green Mind's evolution. By employing a full-stack development methodology, the application's infrastructure was built upon the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), which guarantees a resilient and expandable structure. The integration of Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and Amazon ECS served to augment the architecture and deployment procedures of the application.

Figma

TypeScript

Redux

Tailwind CSS

React Native

iOS Development are some of the frontend technologies

Smartphone Development

Social Media APIs; User Interface (UI)

Responsive UI

UX Design

GitHub

Project Emphasis

Back-end Development

Backend Technologies Auth0 Postman NestJS REST APIs Docker GitLab CI/CD Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) MERN Stack.

Enhancing Mental Well-being

The principal aim of Green Mind was to develop an application committed to assisting users in the development and maintenance of their preferred mental states. Throughout the entire app development and deployment process, starting from its inception, each component was carefully designed to make a positive contribution to the mental health of its users.

Cross-Platform Proficiency

By virtue of its cross-platform capability, Green Mind was constructed utilizing React Native, thereby guaranteeing an uninterrupted user experience on both iOS and Android platforms. By selecting React Native, code could be efficiently reused, which accelerated the development process and ensured platform-wide consistency in the user experience.

Technology-Driven Strategy

User-centric design

Green Mind was designed with an emphasis on user experience and aesthetics to be both visually enticing and intuitive. Developed with Figma, the responsive user interface tailored to consumers of various devices and screen sizes. The primary objective of the application's user interface was to deliver a seamless and intuitive experience, which in turn encouraged active participation and favorable exchanges.

Beta User Demonstration Phase Administration

In addition to the development phase, effective management of the ongoing preliminary beta user demonstration phase was an essential component. By employing Jira, a comprehensive reporting application, user feedback was methodically gathered, and concerns that were brought to light in reviews on the Play Store and App Store were expeditiously resolved. The iterative nature of this procedure guaranteed that Green Mind was consistently enhanced and refined.

In conclusion

Green Mind serves as more than a mere application; rather, it embodies the profound impact that technology can have on the domain of mental health. In my capacity as a Full-stack Developer, I take great pride in having significantly contributed to the design and development of an application that places a premium on the welfare of its users. Green Mind signifies a progression towards a technologically empowered and conscientious approach to mental well-being, transcending mere code.