# Chronic Illness Community Apps Wana is a Social App Made by and for People with Chronic Illness By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wana References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/wana-app-is-a-community-for-people-with-chronic-illness-19349979) & [joinwana](https://www.joinwana.com/) Wana is a new app designed to help people with [chronic illnesses connect with one another](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhealthteam). Wana was created by Evan Golub and Nicole Krinick, who developed the idea based on their own experiences with chronic illnesses. As Krinick explains, she wanted to “build a powerful, accessible and digital platform to help others who were dealing with invisible and chronic conditions.” The result was Wana, which is a [social app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app) designed to help people with chronic illnesses connect to others dealing with similar health struggles. Users can share their [symptoms and diagnoses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeval-care) so they can offer support to one another and even share resources. The app also contains a WanaLibrary, which provides users with more information on different health conditions and treatment options. Though Wana is not meant to replace the advice of physicians, the app offers a dedicated place for people with chronic illnesses to share stories and information. Image Credit: *Wana.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Chronic Illness Support Networks:** Creating digital platforms that connect individuals with chronic illnesses can provide a supportive community for sharing experiences and resources. - **Personalized Health Information:** Developing apps that offer relevant information on different health conditions and treatment options can empower individuals with chronic illnesses to make informed decisions about their health. - **Digital Social Support Communities:** Building social apps exclusively for people with chronic illnesses can offer a safe space for users to connect, share their stories, and find support from others going through similar health struggles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Technology:** Healthcare technology companies can explore opportunities to develop similar apps that connect individuals with chronic illnesses and provide them with personalized health information. - **Online Communities:** Online community platforms can adapt their offerings to cater to specific needs of individuals with chronic illnesses, creating digital spaces where they can connect and support one another. - **Digital Health Education:** Digital health education providers can develop platforms that offer comprehensive information on different health conditions and treatment options to individuals with chronic illnesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellness-Tracking Cannabis Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-app.md) - [Anonymous Social Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-wellness1.md) - [Private Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle.md) - [Long COVID Digital Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhealthteams.md) - [Groundbreaking Menopause Digital Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menopause-digital-platform.md) - [Wellness-First Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communia.md) - [Symptom Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paindai.md) - [Chronic Condition Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-health.md) - [Comforting Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunai.md)