MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health

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 o...

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Main Authors: Mounir, Ben Daia, Youssef, Chbani, Zulkifli, Zahidah, Ismail, Ahsiah, Mat Surin, Ely Salwana
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spelling my.iium.irep.1147342024-09-30T06:44:44Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/114734/ MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health Mounir, Ben Daia Youssef, Chbani Zulkifli, Zahidah Ismail, Ahsiah Mat Surin, Ely Salwana BPC Science and Technology in Islam T10.5 Communication of technical information T173.5 Technology and Islam 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. IIUM Press 2024-09-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/114734/1/114734_MentAllay.pdf 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 https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/issue/view/35 10.31436/ijahs.v8i3
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
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topic BPC Science and Technology in Islam
T10.5 Communication of technical information
T173.5 Technology and Islam
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T10.5 Communication of technical information
T173.5 Technology and Islam
Mounir, Ben Daia
Youssef, Chbani
Zulkifli, Zahidah
Ismail, Ahsiah
Mat Surin, Ely Salwana
MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health
description 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.
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author Mounir, Ben Daia
Youssef, Chbani
Zulkifli, Zahidah
Ismail, Ahsiah
Mat Surin, Ely Salwana
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Youssef, Chbani
Zulkifli, Zahidah
Ismail, Ahsiah
Mat Surin, Ely Salwana
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title MentAllay: a mobile application for mental health
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publisher IIUM Press
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/114734/1/114734_MentAllay.pdf
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https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/issue/view/35
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