# Chronic Illness Coping Apps The PRISM App Helps Young People with Chronic and Terminal Illness By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prism-app References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164547/an-app-to-teach-kids-how-to-cope-with-chronic-illness?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [pulse.seattlechildrens.org](http://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/study-helps-teens-cope-with-stress-of-cancer-diabetes/) Coping with a chronic or terminal illness can be especially difficult for children and young adults, which is why Dr. Abby Rosenberg helped develop Prism -- an app that teaches young people to cope with illness or a troubling diagnosis. The app features six categories that are uniquely targeted at some of the main concerns a patient feels, they include: goal setting, [dealing with anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-support), [breathing exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascora), stopping negative thoughts and tips on finding and expressing gratitude. Each section features different modules that can teach the user important [coping mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlearn-stress) that they can practice both online and offline. Designed for the tech-savvy teen in mind, this app has been effective in helping patients feel at peace with themselves and their condition. Image Credit: Artefact, PRISM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chronic Illness Coping Apps:** Using technology to help patients cope with chronic illnesses and terminal diagnoses. - **Youth-focused Healthtech:** Developing healthtech apps that cater to young patients. - **Mental Health Support:** Offering mental health tools and support to patients dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthtech:** Incorporating digital tools in the health industry to provide better patient-centric experiences. - **Mental Health:** Providing mental health resources to help patients cope with chronic illnesses and difficult diagnoses. - **Youth Health and Wellness:** Developing healthtech solutions that specifically cater to the needs of young people. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Stress Resilience Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-app.md) - [Depression-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-wellness-app.md) - [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md) - [Gen Z Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-mental-health-app.md) - [Chronic Condition Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-health.md) - [Self-Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindling.md) - [Healthful Mood Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentalio-app.md) - [Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeling-great.md) - [Mindfulness Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-mobile.md)