# Doodling Mental Health Apps The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribble-journey-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/08/art-therapy-app-scribble-journey/) & [scribblejourney](https://www.scribblejourney.com/)  The 'Scribble Journey' app is an artistic mental health tool for consumers to incorporate into their wellness routine as a way to explore their emotions in a decidedly interactive way. The app puts a focus on [art therapy and mental health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindless-labs) by enabling users to choose a daily intention like Explore Emotions or Build Self-Love before selecting activities. Users will be guided along with step-by-step instructions on what to draw and what they need to provide from their own experience before being provided with a [journaling prompt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-journaling). The 'Scribble Journey' app also features PencilKit integration to take advantage of the drawing framework from [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawww) with the Apple Pencil. The app currently offers 21 activities with additional ones set to come. Image Credit: Scribble Journey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Art Therapy:** Combining artistic expression with guided therapy can provide a personalized approach to mental health management. - **Emotion-exploration Tools:** Apps that allow users to explore and understand their emotions creatively are gaining traction in mental health innovation. - **Integrative Wellness Apps:** Wellness apps that integrate a variety of tools and activities personalize the user experience for holistic mental health care. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health-tech:** Developing technology-driven tools for emotional and mental health interventions is revolutionizing traditional therapy. - **Mobile Apps:** The growth of mobile applications focusing on emotional and psychological well-being is creating new market opportunities. - **Creative Therapy:** Integrating creative arts into therapeutic practices is enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of mental health treatment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Wellness Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dariy-journal-mental-health.md) - [Healthful Mood Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentalio-app.md) - [Mental Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-journal.md) - [Empathetic AI-Powered Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empaithy-app.md) - [Self Healing Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinku.md) - [Emotional Self-Care Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-journal-app.md) - [Emotional Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-like.md) - [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md) - [Digital Journaling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eunoia-self-care-journal.md)