# Video Chat-Based Health Apps The Huddle Mental Health App Connects People Via Video Chat By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huddle-mental-health-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/15/huddle-is-a-mental-health-app-that-aims-to-be-a-safe-space-to-share-with-peers/?ncid=rss) & [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/huddle-peer-support-group-app-anonymity-2017-8) The Huddle Mental Health App is a digital platform that connects [like-minded peers via video chat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findalikeme). Nearly 44 million Americans live with mental health issues, and of that number, an estimated 60% won't reach out to get the help they need. In attempt to make [mental health more accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindless-labs) and approachable, this app acts like "a [digital Alcoholics Anonymous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymous-health), but also for other topics like body image issues, depression and anxiety as well." The app functions around the concept of talk therapy, and invites users to discuss their lives in a video-chat format. Users concerned with privacy can pixelate their face to protect their identity. The app aims to provide a safe space for like-minded individuals to reach out, rant, learn and support each other through a variety of mental health-related issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video Chat-based Health Apps:** Huddle Mental Health App shows the innovation opportunity to make mental health support more accessible and approachable through video chat. - **Virtual Peer Support:** Huddle Mental Health App presents a disruption opportunity for virtual peer-support with like-minded individuals via video-chat. - **Privacy-based Healthcare:** Huddle Mental Health App highlights the trend towards privacy-based healthcare technologies that enable patients to protect their identity online. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Technology:** The Huddle Mental Health App shows an innovation opportunity for the healthcare technology industry to create more telehealth applications that connect individuals remotely. - **Mental Health:** The app presents a disruption opportunity for the mental health industry to leverage technology to provide more accessible and affordable mental health care. - **Online Social Networking:** The Huddle Mental Health App highlights the trend towards online social networking platforms that prioritize mental health awareness and support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-club.md) - [Connection-Focused Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circles.md) - [Peer Support Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-support-app.md) - [Reflective Peer Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-support-platform.md) - [Online Mental Health Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-by-side1.md) - [AI-Powered Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindbud.md) - [Cutting-Edge Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diall.md) - [Gen Z Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-mental-health-app.md) - [AI Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentalport.md)