Scout: Building Resilience in Today's Youth
Overview:
Scout is a mental health and resilience app developed by Sutter Health to address the rising crisis of anxiety and depression among young people. Designed specifically for teens and young adults, the app provides accessible mental health care and intervention tools.
Responsibilities:
User-Centered Design: Collaborated closely with a youth advisory board to ensure an empathetic and research-driven approach, aligning design decisions with real user needs.
Progressive Web App (PWA) Experience: Designed a scalable, accessible interface optimized for diverse socio-economic backgrounds, leveraging progressive web app (PWA) technology for seamless cross-platform usability.
Engaging Interactive Tools: Helped craft custom-built learning experiences and interactive tools.
Key Features
Created with input from youth and caregivers
80+ custom-built learning and interactive tools
Developed as a progressive web app for maximum accessibility across socioeconomic backgrounds
Impact
93% of users find Scout content "meaningful"
Winner of the 2024 Webby Award in Apps & Software - Health, Wellness & Fitness
Launched on World Mental Health Day to highlight its purpose as a mental health support tool
