🧠 Mental Health System

A Java-based desktop/console application designed to support mental health awareness and self-assessment. The system provides users with tools to track their emotional well-being, access resources, and connect with support — all within a structured, privacy-first application.

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🚀 Features

• Mood & Well-being Tracking — Log daily emotional states and monitor trends over time.
• Mental Health Self-Assessment — Guided questionnaires (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7 style) to help users understand their mental health status.
• Resource Directory — Curated list of helplines, articles, and coping strategies.
• User Profiles — Individual accounts to maintain private, persistent health records.
• Progress Reports — View history and patterns in emotional check-ins.
• Appointment / Session Management — Schedule sessions with counselors or reminders for self-care routines.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Component	Technology
Language	Java
Paradigm	Object-Oriented Programming
Interface	Console / Desktop (Java Swing, if applicable)
Storage	File-based / Java serialization

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📁 Project Structure

Mental-Health-System/
└── MentalHealthApp/
    ├── Main.java                  # Application entry point
    ├── models/
    │   ├── User.java              # User profile and authentication
    │   ├── MoodEntry.java         # Daily mood log entity
    │   └── Assessment.java        # Self-assessment questionnaire model
    ├── services/
    │   ├── MoodService.java       # Business logic for mood tracking
    │   ├── AssessmentService.java # Scoring and evaluation logic
    │   └── ResourceService.java   # Mental health resource management
    └── utils/
        └── FileHandler.java       # Persistence utilities

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⚙️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 11+
• Any Java IDE (IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code with Java extension) or command line

Compile & Run

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/spinola103/Mental-Health-System.git
cd Mental-Health-System/MentalHealthApp

# Compile
javac Main.java

# Run
java Main

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💡 Purpose

This project was built to address the often-overlooked domain of mental health in software applications. By providing a structured, easy-to-use platform for self-reflection and resource access, it aims to reduce the stigma around seeking help and empower individuals to take ownership of their mental well-being.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This application is intended for informational and self-awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline immediately.

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📄 License

Open-source. Built with care for mental wellness.