Why Mental Health Apps Should Avoid UI Trends
Smashing Magazine
EDITOR BRIEF
Mental health apps often lose users very quickly, with steep drop-off in the first days and only a small share returning after 30 days. The excerpt argues that, in a context where users are stressed or overwhelmed, visual trends can add extra effort and weaken trust. It says interface design should focus on simple, easy-to-use screens that reduce friction from the first moment.
INSIGHTS
For builders, this shows that good UI is not just about style; it affects whether people keep using an app. A useful next step is to test each screen for friction: can a new user understand and act without extra thought?
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