Hiroaki Kumano Laboratory of Waseda University School of Human Sciences released "Awarefy", a smartphone app that allows you to easily perform self-care of your mind in collaboration with Hakali Co., Ltd. on May 2020, 5.

 The app "Awarefy" is based on the concept of "increasing daily awareness" and supports the visualization of one's emotions.For example, chatbots can help organize their feelings and look back, and regularly monitor changes in their minds and bodies.It also provides a wealth of content, including mindfulness meditation and audio guides to learn how the human mind and body work.
 
 Hiroaki Kumano's laboratory applies clinical psychology to both psychiatry and physical medicine, and aims to achieve great effects in a short period of time by "new generation cognitive behavioral therapy" including mindfulness and acceptance. And so on.In this joint research with Hakali, we examined methods related to mental care in Awarefy and conducted demonstration experiments.

 Currently, the effects of the new coronavirus are causing significant changes and restrictions on daily life and economic activities.Society as a whole is surrounded by anxiety, and there is an ever-increasing need to prepare one's mind.
In response to this situation, Awarefy will open all the functions planned to be provided as a prime plan to all users until the end of June 2020, 5. The Android version can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, and the iOS version app will be released soon on the Apple App Store.

reference:[Waseda University] The mental care app "Awarefy" supervised by Professor Kumano supports the visualization of emotions.

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