Neurture

Break habits with science and self-compassion

Paid

Description

Neurture provides a supportive platform for individuals seeking to understand and modify unwanted, compulsive, or addictive behaviors. The application leverages an AI coach to help users navigate their feelings and apply research-backed strategies to their specific situations, offering resources such as courses reviewed by clinical psychologists (incorporating CBT, ACT), guided meditations, affirmations, and digital journaling. It aims to foster self-awareness and empower users to build healthier habits through a combination of science and self-compassion.

Designed as a subclinical tool, Neurture serves as a supplementary aid for those whose daily functioning is not severely impacted by their behaviors. While it can complement professional therapy, it is not a replacement for clinical treatment for severe addictions. The app focuses on privacy, ensuring user data is not sold or used for ad targeting or model training, creating a safe space for personal growth.

Key Features

AI Coach: Get personalized support to talk through feelings and apply research to your situation.
Personal Habit Plan: Develop and maintain a plan to break habits and address addictive behaviors using the 'My Map' feature.
Research-Based Courses: Access courses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), etc., reviewed by clinical psychologists.
AI Resource Recommendations: Chat with the AI assistant for specific recommendations for meditations or other resources.
Affirmations UI: Utilize affirmations to help change your thought patterns.
Digital Journaling: Easily digitize handwritten journal entries and use journal prompts.
Privacy Focused: User information is not sold, used for ad targeting, or for training models.

Use Cases

Managing social media use
Overcoming procrastination
Quitting or reducing vaping or smoking
Reducing alcohol consumption
Lowering caffeine intake
Controlling gambling or betting urges
Addressing impulsive shopping habits
Managing pornography viewing habits
Reducing excessive gaming
Controlling technology overuse
Achieving New Year's resolutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What behaviors can I work on with Neurture?

Neurture can help with a wide range of compulsive or addictive behaviors, including social media use, procrastination, vaping/smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine intake, gambling, impulsive shopping, pornography viewing, gaming, and technology overuse.

Is Neurture just for addicts?

No, Neurture is designed for any individual looking to address unwanted, compulsive, or addictive behaviors. It is a subclinical app, meaning it's for those whose daily functioning isn't severely impacted, and serves as a supplementary aid. It is not a standalone solution for severe addictions, which require professional healthcare.

Is this like an AI therapist?

Neurture includes an AI assistant, but it is not a substitute or replacement for therapy or a mental health professional. The AI chat helps direct users to vetted resources within Neurture and is not intended to be used as a therapist.

Can I just use ChatGPT instead of this?

While you could use a general chat AI, Neurture offers more by integrating chat with meditations, journal prompts, and goals for your action plan. Additionally, Neurture prioritizes privacy; we don’t sell your information, target you with ads, or train models using your chat data, unlike some general AI platforms.

Does this replace therapy?

No, Neurture does not replace therapy. Professional therapy is often the most effective approach. Neurture can be a valuable supplement, especially when therapy isn't accessible or for subclinical challenges. Always consult with a therapist or mental health professional about any changes to your mental health care.