Research & Innovation at MindExp

From algorithms to lived stories — we're committed to rigorous, inclusive research that advances student well-being globally. We partner with universities, clinicians, technologists, and students to conduct cutting-edge research. Browse our projects or propose a collaboration.

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Featured Research Projects

Trends in Mental Health Outcomes of College Students Amid the Pandemic
2025 · Roadmap Team + Public University (USA)
Trends in Mental Health Outcomes of College Students Amid the Pandemic

A 3-year longitudinal study with college students assessing changes in loneliness, anxiety, depression, and flourishing, evaluating use of the Roadmap mHealth app.

  • Loneliness significantly decreased from Year 1 to Year 3.
  • Increased engagement with gratitude journal and positive psychology features correlated with better well-being.
  • Suggests app-based interventions can be scaled to enhance student mental health.
A Participatory Study of College Students’ Mental Health During the First Year of COVID-19
2024 · Frontiers in Public Health
A Participatory Study of College Students’ Mental Health During the First Year of COVID-19

A survey and qualitative study with students during the first year of the pandemic, exploring anxiety, depression, loneliness, and coping strategies.

  • Identified high levels of loneliness among students.
  • Students primarily used social connection, media consumption, and rest as coping mechanisms.
  • Emphasizes the value of community support systems in mitigating mental health challenges.

Explore Our Research Content

University Students’ Use of Mental Health Services
PDF

University Students’ Use of Mental Health Services

Exploring Perceptions Towards Mental Health Apps
PDF

Exploring Perceptions Towards Mental Health Apps

Panel: Designing Digital Tools for Wellness
Video

Panel: Designing Digital Tools for Wellness

Keynote: The Future of Student Mental Health
Video

Keynote: The Future of Student Mental Health

Anxiety Prevalence By Region
Infographic

Anxiety Prevalence By Region

Before/After Intervention Charts
Infographic

Before/After Intervention Charts

Researcher Interview: Dr. Emily Carter
Podcast

Researcher Interview: Dr. Emily Carter

Student Experience: A Journey with Anxiety
Podcast

Student Experience: A Journey with Anxiety

Collaborate With Us

If you are a researcher, university faculty, clinician, or student with a project idea, data, or expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Together we can co-create tools, run studies, and publish findings that truly change lives.

Our Partners & Ethical Commitment

We are proud to collaborate with leading institutions and uphold the highest standards of ethical research.

IIT Madras
Stanford Wellbeing Lab
WHO Youth Mental Health
BioMed Central
Frontiers Media
The Jed Foundation
Ethical Research First

All our collaborative research is governed by strict IRB protocols, ensuring participant privacy, informed consent, and data security. We are committed to transparency in our methods and findings.

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