MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health

Mounir, Ben Daia and Youssef, Chbani and Zulkifli, Zahidah and Ismail, Ahsiah and Mat Surin, Ely Salwana (2024) MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (Suppl. 3). p. 14. E-ISSN 2600-8491

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PURPOSE: Starting with the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, adults in poor general health encompassing both physical and mental health reported significantly higher rates of depression compared to those in good health. Alarmingly, suicidal ideation cases surged to 468 within the first five months of 2021, nearly matching the total annual figures for 2020 and 2019. In response, we developed MentAllay, a mobile application designed to provide a secure community where individuals can share their feelings and thoughts, offering mutual support. METHODS: The development of MentAllay was informed by comprehensive research, including interviews, surveys, and an extensive review of relevant literature. RESULTS: The project involves the development of a mobile application focused on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, addressing specific user needs through robust integration and functionality. The UI prototypes were created using Adobe XD, ensuring a visually appealing and userfriendly design. For the front-end development, React Native was chosen due to its cross-platform capabilities and efficiency. The back end was built using Node.js, providing a scalable and reliable server-side environment. Firebase played a crucial role in managing authentication, database operations, and storage, streamlining the development process and ensuring data security and integrity. CONCLUSION: Overall, the project successfully delivered a robust and user-friendly mobile application, meeting the initial UX requirements and demonstrating the effectiveness of the chosen development tools and methodologies. The positive reception from User Acceptance Test (UAT) participants highlights the application's potential for widespread adoption and future growth. By continually improving the application's features and security measures, we aim to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all users.

Item Type:	Article (Book Review)
Additional Information:	6948/114734
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mobile Application Development, Mental Health Application, Islamic Mediation
Subjects:	BPC Science and Technology in Islam T Technology > T Technology (General) > T10.5 Communication of technical information T Technology > T Technology (General) > T173.5 Technology and Islam
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Dr Zahidah Zulkifli
Date Deposited:	30 Sep 2024 11:55
Last Modified:	30 Sep 2024 14:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114734

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