MindMend

## Inspiration We wanted to create something meaningful that could help people feel better mentally. Journaling is known to improve mental health, and combining it with AI made it more interactive and insightful. ## What it does MindMend is an AI-powered mental health journaling web app. Users can type how they’re feeling, and the app gives helpful insights using GPT. It also stores past entries and offers supportive tips. ## How we built it We used React with Vite for the frontend. Tailwind CSS was used for styling. The AI analysis is powered by OpenAI’s GPT API, which analyzes the user’s text and returns insights. ## Challenges we ran into We had trouble setting up Tailwind and getting the GPT API to work properly. Debugging layout issues and handling async API responses took time. ## Accomplishments that we're proud of We built a working AI mental health tool in a short amount of time. The design is clean, and the analysis actually provides helpful responses. It’s simple but impactful. ## What we learned We learned how to connect APIs, manage state in React, and improve user interface design. We also learned how to troubleshoot fast under pressure. ## What's next for MindMend We want to add mood tracking graphs, daily reminders, more AI tools for coping techniques, and store data securely with user accounts.