Built by a teen. For teens.
Hi, I'm Anushka.
I'm a high-school student interested in biomedical engineering, and I started EmotionalTeen because the gap between what research says about stress and what we actually do about it is enormous.
Research can explain a lot, but it does not always tell a stressed student what to do at 11pm with three assignments left. I wanted to build the toolkit I wished I had.
EmotionalTeen is a student project and a program of Hariom Helps Foundation, an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The foundation handles payments made through this site and directs the proceeds to its education, youth opportunity and wellbeing programs.
Why EmotionalTeen exists
The Problem
The Solution
How it all came together
01
Research
Read peer-reviewed studies on how stress is defined, measured and reduced in adolescents.
02
Data
Explored student schedules and reviewed shared, anonymous wearable observations.
03
Wearable
Designed a concept prototype for exploring body signals that may change during stress.
04
Toolkit
Turned the findings into practical tools, stories, and resets for real-world teen life.
The TEEN Framework
The foundation of our science and tools.
Tracking Emotions
Identifying exactly what you're feeling is the first step to managing it. We use simple selectors to help you name the overwhelm.
Energy
Stress isn't just in your head; it's a drain on your physical energy. We look at the patterns of when you feel drained or recharged.
Neurostress
The biological signals your body sends when it's under pressure. Our research focuses on noticing these signals early through bio-data.
Important to know
EmotionalTeen is an educational project, not a medical device or a substitute for professional therapy. We provide tools to help you manage everyday stress, but we do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a trusted adult or use our Urgent Help resources.