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7 Cups of Tea Offers Anonymous Online Therapy and Someone to Talk to

— March 25, 2016 — Tech
This free mental health app acts as online therapy as it connects you with someone willing to listen to specifically your type of problem. 7 Cups of Tea connects you to compassionate listeners (including therapists and counsellors) so you can anonymously chat via text.

7 Cups also hosts simple exercises you can begin with if you are feeling out of sorts. This means in addition to giving you someone you can talk to, the online therapy platform gives you new skills to help you overcome whatever challenge you are facing. This helps people find support instantly, which can be particularly helpful if they don't have someone in real life they feel comfortable confiding in. Users can choose their own listener too.
Trend Themes
1. Online Therapy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that offers online therapy sessions with licensed professionals through text-based communication.
2. Mental Health Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mental health app that provides a range of services, including anonymous chat with compassionate listeners and simple exercises for emotional well-being.
3. Instant Support - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that enables users to instantly connect with supportive listeners who can provide emotional support and guidance in real-time.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms and applications that enhance and widen access to mental health services, such as online therapy and peer support.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of innovative mental health apps that leverage technology to provide accessible, user-friendly, and personalized support for individuals seeking emotional well-being.
3. Human Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into human services organizations to streamline and expand access to support services, including instant and anonymous text-based communication with empathetic listeners.
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