RareState is currently being built, with core systems under development and AI-driven features planned as part of the platform's evolution. This public repository serves as an overview of the project, its mission, and its vision for the future of mental health support.
Because emotional wellness deserves more than a checkbox.
RareState is a mental health journaling and support platform designed for people who want more than mood logs. It helps users understand, process, and improve their emotional wellbeing with real-time insights and guided support.
We're blending psychology, design, and machine learning to help users:
- ✍️ Journal with purpose using smart prompts
- 📈 Track mood and discover behavioral patterns
- 🧠 Receive AI-driven insights and reflections
- 💬 Get nudges or coping tools when they need it most
Think of RareState as a personal emotional toolkit — built with care, science, and soul.
- People navigating stress, burnout, or emotional growth
- Teens and adults seeking more self-awareness
- Therapists looking for secure journaling tools for clients
- Wellness brands interested in tech-powered care solutions
RareState was born out of two truths:
- We don’t always have someone to talk to.
- Our emotional wellbeing often slips through the cracks.
As a developer with a background in civil engineering and a growing interest in mental health tech, I realized the journaling apps out there felt… passive. Pretty graphs, maybe a quote — but not much help when you’re overwhelmed at 11PM or spiraling before a big meeting.
I wanted to build something that responds. That guides, reflects, and reminds you that you're not alone. Something that doesn’t wait for you to seek help — but meets you where you are.
RareState is my response to that need. A tool I wish more people had — including me, at a few critical moments.
- Real-Time Coping Support: Grounding tools and calming prompts triggered by your journal input or mood check-in.
- AI Insights: Reflections, affirmations, and nudges powered by NLP models and behavioral trends.
- Privacy First: Journals are encrypted. Users can remain anonymous and control their data.
We’re building:
- 📊 A personalized dashboard of moods, tags, and emotional themes
- ✨ A journaling assistant that adapts to your style
- 📥 An exportable PDF to share with a therapist or coach
Mockups and screenshots will be added here soon!
To make mental health support accessible, personalized, and empowering — especially in the small, messy, real moments.
RareState isn’t trying to replace therapy. It’s trying to help when therapy isn’t around.
This public repo is a project overview, not the codebase. We’re actively developing RareState in a private repository while we:
- Build the MVP prototype
- Refine the AI insight engine
- Test real-time journaling features with a closed beta
We're open to:
- Collaborations with designers, therapists, and researchers
- Beta testers (join the waitlist soon)
- Brand partnerships or funding discussions
💌 DM on @RareStateApp (coming soon) or contact Rare State
This repo contains no application code. RareState is a work-in-progress platform currently in private development. All ideas and designs are © Brice Nelson and may not be reused or republished without written consent.
- Twitter/IG:
@RareStateApp - Website updates: RareState URL (coming soon)
- Coming soon: rarestate.app ✨