# Government-Focused Wellness Apps The 'Felix' App Improves Happiness in the Public Sector By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-app References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3062557/an-app-for-making-government-workers-happier) & [braveux](http://braveux.com/work/hhs) The Felix app is a well-being system designed specifically for workers in the public sector. The government is a giant organization, and public sector workers can often get demoralized feeling as though they're cogs in a machine rather than people working to improve the lives of others. Brave UX's Felix app attempts to improve and humanize the experience of government work. Built as a project for Federal Occupational Health, or FOH, the app uses gamification to improve the mental and physical health of public sector workers. But more than simply putting achievements on a list, the Felix app relies on research and data. Felix uses a "[challenge-based model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-sessions)" that incorporates feedback throughout the work process. It also lets users join groups like "hiking" or "biking" to get in touch with others and [stay physically healthy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-tracking1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Government-focused Wellness Apps:** The development of gamified wellness apps tailored for public sector workers can be a major opportunity for improving employee well-being and performance. - **Challenge-based Models:** The use of challenge-based models in wellness apps can be an innovative way to incorporate feedback in promoting physical and mental health among employees. - **Social Engagement in Wellness Apps:** Incorporating social groups and activities in wellness apps can be an effective way to encourage exercise and interaction among employees, while improving health and satisfaction levels. ### Where This Applies - **Public Sector:** There is an opportunity for developers to create innovative wellness apps designed specifically for public sector workers to combat disengagement and improve performance. - **Gamification:** Gamification has disrupted the wellness industry, creating potential for further development of apps that use challenge-based models to encourage physical and mental well-being. - **Technology:** As wellness app technology advances, there is potential for further development of apps that incorporate social activities, data analysis and personalized interfaces to improve the user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motivation-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitalflip.md) - [Emotional Wellbeing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifeel.md) - [Desk Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hability.md) - [Mobile Gamified Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urso.md) - [Psychology-Focused Fitness Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterme-health-coaching.md) - [Digital Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gratitudebuddy.md) - [Health-Driven Access Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitlock.md) - [Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-wellness-apps.md) - [AI Employee Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesum-1.md)