FRIEND

FRIEND is a voice-based smartwatch companion for the prevention of depression and burnout, offering personalized spoken self-help and therapy support.

• Coordinator: ALMA PHIL GmbH, Munich
• Partners: BIG PICTURE GmbH, Universitatsklinikum Aachen

The project combines AI with psychiatric expertise to build on the ALPHA voice assistant and deliver spoken guidance for relaxation, mood tracking, and other preventive self-help routines. It is designed to adapt to users’ needs and can also support ongoing therapy through vital-sign and activity monitoring.

FRIEND aims to make digital mental-health support more accessible, including for users who do not rely on smartphones.