Pensive – AI mental health coaching backed by science
Hey HN! We turned proven practices (from CBT, DBT, Stoicism, and more) into guided 5-minute conversations with a personalized AI coach. Traditional care is broken: expensive ($200/hr), inconvenient, and often unavailable when needed most. Whether you're in therapy or not, most of us can significantly enhance well-being with evidence-based practice. Pensive leverages research-backed techniques and thousands of years of wisdom—from CBT to Stoicism—to train your mind in a short daily chat. Key features: - Voice-based: Hands-free, natural conversations - Accessible: Practice anytime,…
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Hey HN! We turned proven practices (from CBT, DBT, Stoicism, and more) into guided 5-minute conversations with a personalized AI coach. Traditional care is broken: expensive ($200/hr), inconvenient, and often unavailable when needed most. Whether you're in therapy or not, most of us can significantly enhance well-being with evidence-based practice. Pensive leverages research-backed techniques and thousands of years of wisdom—from CBT to Stoicism—to train your mind in a short daily chat. Key features: - Voice-based: Hands-free, natural conversations - Accessible: Practice anytime, anywhere - Personalized: Adapts to your mood and needs - Research-backed: Uses proven therapeutic techniques - Cost-effective: Quality coaching at a fraction of the cost You can try our free (no signup, no download) exercises here: https://www.pensiveapp.com/web-demos Or download the app: https://pensiveapp.com/ Would appreciate any feedback!
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