Hedonia offers a mobile, game‑based digital therapeutic that uses its proprietary Facilitating Thought Progression™ (FTP™) methodology to deliver clinically validated exercises for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The app provides on‑demand, self‑guided practice that clinicians can recommend as an adjunct to standard care, combining evidence‑based cognitive tools with engaging gameplay to improve adherence and mood outcomes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals with mild to moderate depression and anxiety lack accessible, affordable tools that complement traditional therapy and help them break negative thought patterns outside of clinical settings.
Solution
Hedonia delivers a mobile, game‑based digital therapeutic that applies its proprietary Facilitating Thought Progression™ (FTP™) methodology, rooted in over two decades of neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School. Users engage with clinically validated mental‑health exercises embedded in interactive gameplay, which encourages thought progression and reduces depressive and anxious symptoms. The app is available on-demand, allowing patients to practice self‑management anytime, anywhere, while clinicians can recommend it as an adjunct to standard care. By blending evidence‑based cognitive tools with engaging game mechanics, Hedonia aims to improve adherence and provide measurable mood improvements without requiring in‑person visits.
Target Audience
Primary users are adults (18+) experiencing mild to moderate depression or anxiety who seek a supplemental, affordable self‑help tool, as well as mental‑health clinicians who recommend digital therapeutics to support patient outcomes.
Features
- Mobile application offering a suite of therapeutic games built on the FTP™ framework, targeting thought‑pattern restructuring
- Clinically validated exercises for depression and anxiety, designed to be fun and easy to use
- On‑demand access with no prescription required, supporting self‑guided practice for mild to moderate symptoms
- Data encryption and secure cloud storage to protect user privacy
- Compatibility with FDA’s Current Enforcement Discretion Policy for digital health devices, positioning the app as an adjunct to professional care