Gen-MOM is a non-profit project made to help people between 13 and 25. We advocate for their mental health, and focus on solving such challenges with Web3 and On-chain technologies.
Why we do this
We are seeing a trend of teens and youths hiding and suppressing mental health issues. They don't understand whats wrong with them, so they'd rather not talk about it. Eventually, avoiding these issues can lead to severe depression, and ultimately in suicide. We hope our efforts help prevent hundreds of millions of teens from facing this sad fate. We do this best by looking to the future; Web3. We know Web3 technologies such as NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, among other decentralised tools can help.
Using blockchain technology to seek mental health help on-chain is an emerging concept, offering innovative ways to access care and support. Here's how it can be done:
1. Decentralized Support Networks
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Mental health DAOs can be created where individuals pool resources and vote on community-driven mental health initiatives, such as subsidizing therapy or creating peer-support networks.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Support: Individuals can anonymously seek support from others who have been through similar experiences. Blockchain ensures privacy while fostering a sense of community.
2. Tokenized Incentives for Mental Health Engagement
Reward Systems: Blockchain can tokenize participation in mental health programs. Users could earn tokens for participating in therapy, meditation, or self-care tasks, which can later be redeemed for services or support.
NFTs for Achievements: Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be used to mark progress in therapy or mental health improvement milestones, providing both a personal and community-based sense of accomplishment.
3. On-Chain Counseling Services
Confidential and Anonymous Therapy: Therapists can offer decentralized counseling services where all interactions are encrypted and held on-chain, ensuring anonymity and privacy.
Smart Contracts for Services: Users can set up smart contracts for therapy services, which automatically release payments based on session attendance or agreed outcomes, providing transparency for both therapists and patients.
4. Blockchain-based Mental Health Records
Secure Health Data Storage: Personal mental health data can be stored on a secure, permissioned blockchain, giving users control over who accesses their information, ensuring privacy, and preventing unauthorized data sharing.
Interoperable Records: A decentralized ledger allows patients to control and share their mental health history with different professionals without losing ownership of their data.
5. Crowdfunding and Microgrants for Mental Health Care
Crowdfunded Therapy: Platforms can be built on blockchain for people in need of therapy but who may not have the financial resources. Users could donate crypto or stablecoins directly to fund mental health treatments for others.
Smart Contracts for Donations: Donors can ensure their contributions go directly to mental health care initiatives by using smart contracts that release funds when specific care milestones are reached.
6. Privacy-focused Mental Health Apps
Decentralized Mental Health Apps: Apps built on blockchain can offer mental health resources, meditation guides, and peer support without needing to collect personal data. Blockchain ensures that user activity and interactions remain private.
Encryption and Anonymity: Blockchain-based apps can leverage zero-knowledge proofs or similar cryptographic methods to maintain anonymity while still allowing for meaningful engagement.
7. Mental Health Education and Awareness Campaigns on Blockchain
Tokenized Educational Campaigns: Blockchain could be used to incentivize participation in mental health awareness programs through token rewards, which could be redeemed for educational materials, therapy sessions, or donated to charities.
DAO-led Initiatives: A DAO could organize and fund mental health awareness campaigns, directing resources toward the most needed areas as decided by community voting.
By combining blockchain’s decentralization, privacy, and transparency features, these on-chain approaches could significantly impact how individuals access and benefit from mental health services.
