MindNotes from NIMHANS

MindNotes from NIMHANS is a free, evidence-based mental health app developed by NIMHANS with IIIT-B and Microsoft India support to help users gain self-awareness and practical self-help strategies for common concerns such as depression and anxiety. The app guides users through illustrated case vignettes, short quizzes, standardized self-rated questionnaires, and personalized recommendations to clarify their mental health needs and next steps.

The app contains six core sections — Self-Discovery, Breaking Barriers, Self-Help (seven practical modules), Coping with Crisis, Professional Connect, and Little Acts. Features include brief within-app activities, crisis response planning, a helpline directory, and the ability to message or audio-connect with professionals. MindNotes is currently available in Kannada (Hindi coming soon) and is intended as a self-help and awareness tool, not a diagnostic substitute for professional evaluation.