Emo-Track

Mindful tracking for emotional wellness

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Inspiration

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall health and well-being, and it is important to recognise that mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to mental health issues due to a range of factors such as stress, academic pressure, peer pressure, and family dynamics.
So we come up with an idea to provide parents with a way to monitor their child's mental health over time and to identify any changes in their emotional well-being that may warrant further attention or intervention. By tracking their child's emotional landscape, parents can become more aware of their child's mental health needs and be better equipped to support them.

What it does

EmoTrack is a website that works to support parents with a tool to assess their child's mental health and well-being. It is designed to be a simple and easy-to-use resource that can help parents identify potential issues or areas of concern so that they can seek appropriate support and resources.

How we built it

For website development, we chose to use WordPress to create the frame for the website, since we did not have much knowledge of building a website. But we did use HTML and CSS through VSCode to adjust the content of the website. In order to build the assessment, we used Jotform due to its ability to store the data. All of the elements were merged into the main branch and stored in GitHub eventually.

Challenges we ran into

  • Lack of JavaScript background
  • Lack of web development experience

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • We finish a clear and interactive UI
  • We build a website that can collect data from public
  • Developing new skills in using Git, GitHub, and VSCode

What we learned

  • Website Development skills (HTML, CSS, WordPress, VSCode)
  • Project Management skills (Github and to-do list)
  • Using the framework in WordPress

What's next for Emo-Track

  • Optimise our assessment to be more comprehensive
  • Seek for professional organisations to cooperate
  • Open the database of the assessment results for scientific research

Reference

CDC. (2020, September 4). Mental health symptoms in school-aged children. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/school-aged-mental-health-in-communities.html
‌Health Direct. (2018, August 27). Kids and mental health. Healthdirect.gov.au; Healthdirect Australia. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/kids-mental-health
‌Abramson, A. (2022, January 1). Children’s mental health is in crisis. Apa.org; American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/01/special-childrens-mental-health ‌##Resources github.com wordpress.com jotform.com

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