Unova is a web‑based digital health platform that connects adolescents and young adults with eating disorders, their families, and care professionals in a secure, role‑based environment. It offers moderated peer‑support communities, a professional network for clinicians and policymakers, and a real‑time curated feed of research, policy updates, and resources to facilitate coordinated care and knowledge sharing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals affected by eating disorders often face long waiting periods, fragmented care pathways, and limited peer support, leaving youths, families, and clinicians without timely resources or shared experiences. This gap hampers early intervention and reduces the effectiveness of existing treatment frameworks.
Solution
Unova provides a web‑based platform that links youths with eating disorders, their families, and care professionals in a single digital environment. The service enables users to post personal stories, ask questions, and engage in moderated discussions while formal care is pending or stalled. Separate community spaces—Unova Community for patients and families, and Unova Connect for clinicians, organizations, and policymakers—ensure relevant content and networking opportunities for each stakeholder group. A continuously updated news feed aggregates research findings, policy updates, and community‑driven insights, helping participants stay informed and coordinated. By fostering peer‑to‑peer interaction and professional collaboration, Unova creates a supportive ecosystem that can reduce isolation, accelerate knowledge sharing, and inform improvements to the broader eating‑disorder care system.
Target Audience
The primary users are adolescents and young adults experiencing eating disorders, their families or caregivers, and health‑care professionals—including therapists, dietitians, and policy makers—who work within the eating‑disorder care ecosystem.
Features
- Dedicated community hub for youths, parents, and caregivers to share experiences, ask questions, and receive peer feedback
- Professional network (Unova Connect) for clinicians, care organizations, and policymakers to exchange best practices and coordinate initiatives
- Moderated discussion forums with role‑based access controls to maintain a safe, supportive environment
- Integrated news and insights feed that curates research, policy updates, and community‑generated content in real time
- Secure user profiles and private messaging compliant with GDPR standards for data protection
- Resource library offering evidence‑based guides, toolkits, and links to external support services
- Event calendar for webinars, workshops, and community meet‑ups to promote ongoing education and engagement