Live: https://aura-mental-wellness-app-5qlq.vercel.app/
🌸 Aura - AI Wellness Companion for Students
Aura is an AI-powered emotional wellness companion designed specifically for students. It provides a safe, anonymous, and judgment-free space where users can express their feelings, reflect on their emotions, and receive supportive responses powered by Google's Gemini AI.
Unlike traditional mental health applications, Aura focuses on gentle emotional support rather than clinical diagnosis, helping students feel heard and understood anytime, anywhere.
📖 Problem Statement
Many college students struggle to talk about their emotions due to:
Fear of judgment Social stigma around mental health Limited access to counseling services High costs and long waiting periods for professional support
As a result, students often deal with stress, anxiety, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm without having a safe outlet to express themselves.
💡 Our Solution
Aura acts as a friendly AI companion that allows users to:
Share their thoughts anonymously Check in with their emotions Receive emotion-aware responses Track mood patterns through reflections Choose different conversation styles based on personal preference
The platform aims to provide comfort, self-awareness, and emotional support while maintaining privacy and simplicity.
✨ Key Features 🧠 Emotion-Aware Conversations
Aura detects emotions from user messages such as:
Happy Sad Stressed Anxious Overwhelmed
and adapts responses accordingly.
🎭 Multiple Companion Personalities
Users can choose how Aura interacts with them:
Calm Counselor Supportive Mentor Friendly Friend Humorous Companion
This makes conversations feel more natural and personalized.
😊 Mood Check-ins
Users can quickly record how they feel through simple mood selections.
Benefits:
Easy emotional tracking Increased self-awareness Reflection on emotional patterns 💭 Gentle Reflection Prompts
Aura provides thoughtful prompts such as:
"I feel overwhelmed"
"I don't know how I feel"
These prompts help users start conversations even when they struggle to express their emotions.
🔒 Privacy First Anonymous Authentication No personal information required Secure storage using Firebase No public profiles 🎨 Calm User Experience Soft pastel UI Minimal distractions No streaks No pressure-based gamification Designed to feel comforting and safe 🏗️ System Architecture User Browser │ ▼ React Frontend │ ▼ Node.js / Express Backend │ ┌────┴───────────┐ ▼ ▼ Gemini API Firebase │ ┌───────┴────────┐ ▼ ▼ Firebase Auth Cloud Firestore ⚙️ Technology Stack
- Frontend: React + Tailwind CSS + Firebase
- Backend: Node.js + Express + Google Gemini AI
- Deployed: Vercel (frontend) + Render (backend)