EPI MINN App for University of Minnesota

About the Client

The client is the University of Minnesota, a world-renowned institution in medical and life sciences, recognized as a leading recipient of National Institutes of Health research funding.

Industry: Healthcare / Mental Health Technology
Core Objective: Develop a mobile application to support young individuals living with schizophrenia, improve their quality of life, and provide researchers with valuable insights for advancing mental health treatments.

The Challenge

Individuals with schizophrenia face challenges in managing their treatment, staying motivated, and connecting with supportive communities.

Key problems included:

  • Lack of personalized goal-setting and treatment tracking
  • Limited peer support and virtual community engagement
  • Difficulty collecting research data while maintaining privacy and security
  • Need for a mobile solution accessible on iOS and Android
  • Supporting families and caregivers with meaningful engagement

The client required an intuitive, secure, and community-focused app to improve treatment adherence and mental health outcomes.

The Solution: EPI MINN / PRIME App

App Maisters developed a government-focused, mobile-first solution to support individuals recently diagnosed with psychotic spectrum disorders or at clinical high risk for psychosis.

The solution integrates:

  • Personalized goal-setting and daily challenges from researchers and motivational coaches
  • Virtual community for peer interaction and support
  • Easy sharing of moments to foster empathy and understanding
  • Goal and challenges tracking to empower participants
  • Tailored motivational interventions for positive behaviors
  • Secure data collection to support research initiatives
  • Strong privacy and security measures to protect sensitive user information

Key Features

  • Personalized Goal Setting: Researchers and coaches create individualized goals and daily challenges for participants
  • Virtual Community: Facilitates peer interactions and engagement with motivational coaches
  • Easy Sharing of Moments: Participants can share experiences within the community to promote empathy
  • Goal & Challenges Tracking: Tracks progress towards self-identified goals to enhance empowerment and self-management
  • Tailored Motivational Interventions: Coaches provide customized encouragement and behavioral guidance
  • Data Collection for Research: Supports evidence-based studies and insights for mental health advancements
  • Privacy and Security: Ensures confidentiality and trust for all participants

Business Impact

After implementation, the client experienced:

  • Enhanced Patient Engagement: Increased motivation and adherence to treatment plans
  • Improved Mental Health Outcomes: Positive impact on overall well-being
  • Valuable Research Insights: Data-driven research advancing mental health understanding and treatment
  • Personalized and Accessible Treatment: Tailored support on mobile platforms
  • Community Support and Empowerment: Encourages peer support and belonging
  • Enhanced Research Opportunities: Provides a robust resource for evidence-based studies
  • Streamlined Mental Health Management: Goal tracking enables improved self-management
  • Government Endorsement: Aligns with government initiatives for mental health innovation

Conclusion

The EPI MINN App transformed schizophrenia management by combining personalized treatment, community engagement, and research-driven insights.

By integrating secure mobile access, goal tracking, virtual support, and tailored interventions, the platform empowers:

  • Patients to engage with their treatment journey actively
  • Families and caregivers to participate meaningfully
  • Researchers to collect valuable data for advancing mental health care
  • Government agencies to support innovative mental health solutions