We're committed to contributing to the evidence base for digital mental health interventions and welcome research collaborations that advance the field.
We believe that effective digital mental health tools must be grounded in rigorous evidence. While Joyful is built on established CBT principles, we're committed to partnering with researchers to continuously validate our approach, measure outcomes, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field.
We're exploring these critical questions at the intersection of technology, psychology, and user experience.
Investigating the efficacy and engagement patterns of AI-assisted journaling compared to traditional self-directed interventions. Understanding what drives sustained behavior change in digital wellness tools.
Exploring how cognitive behavioral therapy techniques can be effectively adapted for mobile applications while maintaining therapeutic integrity and clinical outcomes.
Examining factors that influence long-term engagement with mental wellness applications. What design elements, personalization strategies, and feedback mechanisms drive sustained use?
Developing frameworks for ethical AI use in mental health contexts. Ensuring transparency, privacy protection, and appropriate boundaries for AI-human interaction in wellness applications.
Studying the role of proactive mental wellness tools in preventing escalation of mental health concerns. Can early intervention through digital tools reduce the need for crisis care?
Measuring the clinical effectiveness of digital CBT tools in real-world settings. Conducting validation studies to establish evidence base and identify optimal use cases.
We're open to diverse research collaborations that advance understanding of digital mental health interventions.
Partner with university researchers to conduct rigorous studies on digital mental health interventions, user behavior patterns, and clinical outcomes.
Collaborate on studies to validate therapeutic approaches in clinical settings, measuring outcomes against established benchmarks and traditional interventions.
Work together to develop and refine new evidence-based features, conducting user research and iterative testing to ensure clinical relevance and user value.
As a research partner, we offer unique assets and capabilities to support rigorous investigation.
Access to anonymized engagement and outcome data from thousands of active users (with appropriate consents and IRB approval).
Established platform for deploying experimental features, conducting A/B tests, and collecting structured research data.
In-house knowledge of CBT principles and digital mental health best practices to inform study design.
Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on research-driven features based on study findings.
We'd love to hear from researchers passionate about advancing the field of digital mental health. Let's explore how we might work together to generate meaningful insights.