Empathy-Centered UX Framework for Building Trust in Mental Health App Design
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Summary
The article presents an empathy-centered UX framework for designing mental health apps, emphasizing that designing for mental health requires designing for vulnerability. It argues that empathy-centered UX is a fundamental requirement, not just a nice-to-have, and provides practical guidance for building trust-first mental health products. The framework addresses how to create digital experiences that support users in vulnerable states, avoiding design patterns that could cause harm or distress.
Key quotes
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Empathy-Centred UX becomes not a 'nice to have' but a fundamental design requirement.
Here's a practical framework for building trust-first mental health products.
Imagine a user opening a mental health app while feeling overwhelmed with anxiety.
This experience isn't just poor design; it's potentially harmful.
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