JoyPop
JoyPop is a research-backed mobile application for emotion regulation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2021: The app was originally developed by a research team at McMaster University. It features breathing exercises, games, and direct links to helplines, mentors, and Elders. A 28-day study showed the app helped Lakehead University students establish healthy daily routines and reflect on their emotions.[2]
- August 2026: The app is designed to help youth strengthen their well-being and improve their ability to regulate emotions. It will be made available to students throughout Northwestern Ontario as part of the Help in Hand initiative starting in the fall of 2026.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Help in Hand initiative brings mental health support to students in northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 11 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dilico and Lakehead University team up to design app to support Indigenous youth", Anishinabek News, 15 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).