Mental
Mental: Strengthen Your Mind is a mobile application that is accessible to users through the Apple App Store. The application is designed t...
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What is Mental?
Mental is an AI therapy and self-improvement app designed specifically for men to strengthen their mindset through action-oriented tools. The app helps users control stress, build confidence, achieve discipline, and find purpose. It combines evidence-based AI therapy with daily training protocols inspired by pro athletes and Navy SEALs, offering 24/7 mental support at a fraction of traditional therapy costs.
Key features include the Daily Deuce (a 2-3 minute morning audio masterclass with motivation, wisdom, and storytelling), Daily Do (AI-generated journaling prompts with actionable daily tasks), Cold Shower Protocol (science-based cold training taught by a Navy SEAL Master Chief with 25+ mental tools), and Push-Up Protocol with heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder (a 30-day program to go from 5 to 50 push-ups while building mindset). The app also offers AI Coaching with customizable coaches including legendary historical figures, Focus Mode & Nightly Recharge audio for concentration and sleep, Digital Discipline program to reduce screen time, and audiobook summaries from top self-improvement books.
Mental is designed for men dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, lack of confidence, unhealthy habits, relationship issues, work challenges, or financial worries. It's ideal for those who want practical, action-oriented mental fitness training rather than traditional meditation, prefer humor mixed with discipline, and need affordable 24/7 mental support without the wait time or expense of traditional therapy.
Mental pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Mental is free to download with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the Mental Pro subscription costs $59.99/year (approximately $4.99/month). In-app purchase options range from $29.99 to $69.99. The one-year subscription includes: Daily Deuce every day, Daily Do journaling prompt daily, unlimited Mental AI Coaching including 'The Chill Pill' program, Digital Discipline coaching program, Guided Cold Showers Program taught by a Navy SEAL, and unlimited access to all protocols and coaching programs being developed. Subscription is auto-renewable and can be cancelled at any time via account settings.
Mental pros
- Designed specifically for men's unique mental health needs and perspectives
- AI therapy available 24/7 with real-time empathetic conversations
- Built by Stanford-trained PhD in Neuroscience and Cal State Fullerton Counseling Psychology PhD
- Founding team behind the Calm app ensures credible effective guidance
- Daily Deuce provides 2-3 minute daily motivation in just two minutes
- Daily Do triggers AI coach to give personalized daily actions based on your goals
- Cold Shower Protocol taught by Navy SEAL Master Chief with 25+ mental tools
- Push-Up Protocol with Deontay Wilder builds body and mind together in 30 days
- Users report 32% average stress reduction in just 4-minute conversations
- AI remembers your journey and develops action plans while you sleep
- 42x more compute than ChatGPT for better empathetic interactions
- Focus Mode and Nightly Recharge improve concentration and sleep quality
- Digital Discipline program reduces screen time and phone stress
- Audiobook summaries let you absorb key insights from thousands of books quickly
- Dozens of historical great men available as AI coaches to choose from
- Fully encrypted sessions with PIN code protection for privacy
- Affordable compared to traditional therapy at fraction of the cost
- Includes humor and entertainment mixed with discipline and wisdom
- Discord community available for accountability and connecting with other users
- Daily content updated regularly with new protocols and coaching programs
Mental cons
- Primarily designed for men, may not suit women or non-binary users
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later, limiting compatibility with older devices
- Subscription auto-renews and requires manual cancellation
- 109.8 MB app size may be large for some users
- In-app purchases required for full features beyond free trial
- Cold shower training may be intimidating or physically challenging for some
- Push-up protocol requires physical ability that some users may not have
- Privacy policy indicates data used to track you across apps and websites
Frequently asked questions about Mental
What is the main focus of Mental?
Mental is designed to help men strengthen their mindset with action-oriented tools that control stress, achieve discipline, and find purpose. It moves beyond meditation to provide practical, trainable mental fitness tools.
What distinguishes Mental from other mental health apps?
Mental is the first mental health app designed specifically with men's needs in mind, offering tools and resources tailored to their unique challenges and perspectives in mental health. It combines action-oriented training with humor rather than traditional meditation approaches.
How does the Cold Shower Protocol benefit users?
The Cold Shower Protocol aims to beat stress and unlock mental clarity using tools employed by Navy SEALs. It includes learning mental tools to conquer cold, develop resilience against stress, and motivational stories. Users call it 'life-changing' and surprisingly accessible, with every shower starting with your normal hot shower routine.
How does AI Coaching work?
Think traditional performance coaching, but shorter (15 mins), more affordable and more convenient. Built by top psychology PhDs, it helps with relationships, career, and pretty much anything else you'd talk to a coach about. The AI remembers what you said in past sessions, thinks about you between sessions, and provides more insight or helps you arrive at better solutions.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Of course! You are free to cancel your subscription at any moment via your account settings. The subscription is auto-renewable but cancellation is straightforward.
What is included in the Daily Deuce?
The Daily Deuce is a 2-3 minute morning masterclass for the mind, packed with motivation, wisdom, and storytelling to set a positive tone for your day. It provides wisdom, science, and humor in just two minutes.
What is the Daily Do feature?
The Daily Do is an AI-generated journaling prompt that provides small, achievable daily tasks to build lasting habits. It turns insights from the Daily Deuce into action and triggers the Mental AI Coach to give you a new action every day based on your personal goals and life circumstances.
Who is the Push-Up Protocol with Deontay Wilder for?
The Push-Up Protocol helps users go from 5 to 50 push-ups in 30 days while training body and mind alongside former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. It blends physical exercise with mindset training using tools around self-talk, visualization, breath-work, and mental focus to build confidence and discipline.
Is Mental's AI therapy private and secure?
Yes, sessions are fully encrypted, anonymous, and protected by a PIN code, ensuring privacy and peace of mind. The app prioritizes seamless privacy and security for all user conversations.
What mental health issues does Mental help with?
Mental is tailored for men dealing with anxiety, ADHD, or depression, offering solutions for improved sleep, energy, and focus. It also helps with stress from relationships, lack of confidence at work, anxiety about finances, and struggles with unhealthy habits.