Mental Health Month · Day 5 of 31
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What goes into building an AI mental health companion? These articles share the decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned as we build ILTY — from choosing therapeutic frameworks to designing conversations that actually help.
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Two years ago I was lying in bed at 2:47 AM trying to use a meditation app. It told me to visualize a peaceful meadow. I needed someone to tell me I was being an asshole. That app is ILTY — here's why we built the opposite of 'good vibes only' wellness.
ILTY is iOS-only right now. Here's why, what would change that, and how to actually influence the decision.
ILTY stands for 'I Listen To You.' Here's why we chose a name that puts listening first—and what it says about how we think about mental health support.
What happens when real people use ILTY? Six honest stories from early users — anxiety at work, late-night spirals, intrusive thoughts, between-session support, and the skeptics who came around.
Starting with a new mental health tool can feel uncertain. Here's what your first week with ILTY might look like—and how to get the most from it.
Curious about what happens when you talk to ILTY? Here's an honest look at how AI mental health support works—the technology, the approach, and what makes it different.