The latest articles on Forem by Andriy Rukhlyadko (@rukhlyadko). https://forem.com/rukhlyadko https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3898104%2F1adc5f8a-658e-455c-ae6d-9f410d2709fb.jpg https://forem.com/rukhlyadko en Andriy Rukhlyadko Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:52:40 +0000 https://forem.com/rukhlyadko/mental-detox-ai-journaling-for-anxiety-stress-and-self-reflection-12j7 https://forem.com/rukhlyadko/mental-detox-ai-journaling-for-anxiety-stress-and-self-reflection-12j7 <p>Hi DEV community! I'm Andriy, a software developer building <strong>Mental Detox</strong>.</p> <p>I built this project to bridge the gap between therapy sessions. People often face anxiety, panic attacks, or sleepless nights when their therapist is unavailable. Mental Detox is an AI journaling tool designed to provide 24/7 psychological self-support.</p> <h3> 🧠 Not a replacement, but a companion </h3> <p>The goal is to provide a reliable tool for:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Reducing anxiety</strong> in real-time.</li> <li> <strong>Processing difficult emotions</strong> through structured journaling.</li> <li> <strong>Improving sleep quality</strong> after high-stress days.</li> </ul> <h3> 📄 Scientific Transparency (The Technical Report) </h3> <p>I believe AI in mental health must be transparent. I've prepared a detailed technical report outlining the <strong>17 evidence-based techniques</strong> (CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness) integrated into the AI's logic.</p> <p>I am looking for honest professional feedback from psychologists and developers.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1seqdtvrdkAzL3jbQb5IO5oTut3aHJ-kk/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the Full Evidence-Based Report (English, PDF) →</a></strong></p> <h3> 🛠️ Free Professional Assessments </h3> <p>I've integrated standard clinical tests to help users monitor their state:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Beck Anxiety Inventory:</strong> <a href="https://mental-detox.app/beck-anxiety-test/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mental-detox.app/beck-anxiety-test/</a> </li> <li><p><strong>Burnout Test (MBI):</strong> <a href="https://mental-detox.app/burnout-test/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mental-detox.app/burnout-test/</a></p></li> <li><p><strong>Sleep Quality Test:</strong> <a href="https://mental-detox.app/sleep-test/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mental-detox.app/sleep-test/</a></p></li> </ul> ai anxiety insomnia stress