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Mental Healthcare That Protects Your Privacy Like It Protects Your Mind

Zero-knowledge therapy. Both you and your therapist are verifiedβ€”without knowing each other's identity. Your records belong to you. Forever.

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57.8M
Americans with mental illness
50%
Receive NO treatment
11 years
Average delay to treatment
$210B
Annual cost of untreated depression

Why People Don't Seek Help

The barriers to mental healthcare are systemicβ€”and solvable.

😰 Stigma & Fear

47% fear their employer, insurance, or family finding out. Mental health records can affect security clearances, custody battles, and careers.

"If my boss finds out I see a therapist, I'll never get promoted."

πŸ’Έ Cost

Average therapy session: $150-400. Insurance doesn't cover enough. 42% cite cost as the primary barrier.

$150/week Γ— 52 weeks = $7,800/year minimum

🏚️ No Providers

50%+ of US counties have zero psychiatrists. Rural America has almost no access to mental healthcare.

Average wait for new patient: 25 days

πŸ”“ Privacy Illusion

Your "confidential" therapy records are accessible to insurers, employers (sometimes), and can be subpoenaed.

BetterHelp: "We may share data with partners"

πŸ“‹ Fragmented Records

Move cities? New therapist starts from scratch. Your 10 years of progressβ€”inaccessible.

"Tell me your story from the beginning... again."

πŸ†˜ Crisis Gaps

988 hotline exists. Then what? No warm handoff. No follow-up. You're alone again.

50% of crisis callers never connect to ongoing care

How MINDSHIELD Solves This

Every feature designed around one principle: your mind, your data, your control.

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Zero-Knowledge Therapy

Both patient and therapist are verified humans with verified credentials. Neither knows the other's real identity unless they choose to share.

  • Therapist proves: "I'm licensed in your state"
  • Patient proves: "I'm a verified adult"
  • Session happens fully encrypted
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Works Anywhere (Even Offline)

No internet? BEACON device routes sessions through LoRa mesh. Rural Montana, disaster zones, anywhere.

  • 50-mile range via mesh network
  • Audio sessions in zero-connectivity
  • Records sync when connection returns
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Crisis Response with Zero Gaps

Hold BEACON button 3 seconds. Within 60 seconds: live human connection. Your crisis plan shared automatically.

  • 24/7 verified crisis responders
  • Warm handoff to regular care
  • Automated follow-up check-ins
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Records That Follow You Forever

Your treatment history lives in your ANIMA avatar. Encrypted with your key. Shareable when YOU choose.

  • Patient controls all access
  • New therapist gets summary (not details)
  • Revoke access anytime
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AI-Powered Matching

Find the right therapist based on your needs, not random assignment. Specialty, modality, cultural fitβ€”all considered.

  • Match on treatment style
  • Filter by cultural background
  • Verified credentials only
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Near-Zero Cost

P2P architecture means no corporate overhead. Sessions from 25-150 CPC (~$25-150), with sliding scale available.

  • No platform fees on sessions
  • Therapists keep 90%+
  • Subsidized options available

What Each Party Sees

True privacy through zero-knowledge proofsβ€”not policy promises.

What Your Therapist Sees
Your Name
Your Location
Your Employer
Verified Human βœ“ ZK Proof
Adult (18+) βœ“ ZK Proof
Prior Treatment βœ“ "Has history"
Concern Category Anxiety spectrum
Timezone US/Mountain
What You See About Therapist
Their Name
License Number
Practice Address
Licensed βœ“ ZK Proof (your state)
Degree Level βœ“ "Doctoral"
Experience βœ“ "10+ years"
Specialties Anxiety, CBT
Rating 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

ZK Proof = Mathematically verified without revealing the underlying data

User Journeys

See how MINDSHIELD works in real scenarios.

First-Time Patient
Rural/Offline
Changing Therapists

Sarah (28) - Never sought help before, afraid of employer finding out

Day 1: Discovery

Sarah downloads MINDSHIELD. Creates ANIMA avatar. No name requiredβ€”just preferences.

Stored: anxiety_spectrum: true, preferred_modality: CBT | NOT stored: name, employer, address

Day 2: Matching

Sarah sees 5 therapist matches. Each shows verified credentials, specialties, ratingsβ€”no names.

Match 1: Licensed Psychologist βœ“ | 10+ years βœ“ | Anxiety specialist βœ“ | 4.8/5 rating

Day 3: First Session

BEACON authenticates Sarah. 50-minute video session, fully encrypted. Therapist sees "verified adult with anxiety concerns."

Therapist knows: Sarah is real, adult, has anxiety | Does NOT know: name, employer, location

Week 4: Progress

4 sessions complete. Treatment plan stored in Sarah's ANIMA avatar, encrypted with her key. Her employer will never know.

Sarah controls all data. Can share with future therapistβ€”or delete forever.

Emma (42) - Lives in rural Montana, no cell service at home

Setup

Emma gets BEACON device when visiting town. Identifies 4 neighbors within LoRa range (they don't know why).

Session Time

No internet detected. COVENANT activates mesh mode. Route found: Emma β†’ Neighbor 1 β†’ Neighbor 2 β†’ Internet.

Neighbors route encrypted packets. They earn CPC. They see nothingβ€”just "data".

During Session

Audio session via LoRa mesh. Voice compressed, encrypted at Emma's BEACON, decrypted only at therapist's end.

After Session

Notes cached on Emma's BEACON. Will sync to EXODUS when internet available. Treatment continues despite isolation.

Moving states, need new therapist

The Problem (Traditional)

10 years of therapy history. 3 therapists. All records scattered. New therapist: "Tell me your story from the beginning."

The MINDSHIELD Way

All records in your ANIMA avatar. You control the key. New therapist in new state requests summary.

What New Therapist Receives

ZK-verified summary: "10+ years treatment, anxiety spectrum, stable on current protocol, previous modalities: CBT, EMDR."

New therapist sees: you have history, you're stable | Does NOT see: specific sessions, old therapist names

Result

No starting over. New therapist builds on your progress. You share more details if/when you choose.

Crisis Response in Action

Hold BEACON button for 3 seconds. Help arrives in under 60 seconds.

πŸ†˜ BEACON Crisis System

Press and hold the button to simulate crisis response

Hold button for 3 seconds to activate

What responder sees:
Verified patient βœ“ | Depression spectrum | 2+ years in treatment | Currently on medication
Crisis plan: "Talking helps" | Level: Urgent (not emergency)

Does NOT see: Patient's name, employer, address, specific diagnosis

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No surprise fees. Therapists keep 90%+. Everyone wins.

Sliding Scale

25-100 CPC/session
  • Income-qualified (ZK-verified)
  • Full access to all features
  • Same quality therapy
  • Crisis support included
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Specialist

200+ CPC/session
  • Psychiatrists & specialists
  • Medication management
  • Complex trauma expertise
  • Priority scheduling
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1 CPC β‰ˆ $1 USD | Pay with any crypto or fiat via CONTRACTS

How MINDSHIELD Compares

Feature MINDSHIELD BetterHelp Traditional 988 Hotline
True anonymity βœ“ ZK proofs βœ— Logged βœ— Full records ~ Minimal
Works offline βœ“ LoRa mesh βœ— βœ— βœ—
Crisis + follow-up βœ“ Warm handoff ~ Limited ~ 911 ~ No handoff
You own records βœ“ Your key βœ— Company βœ— Provider βœ— None
Records follow you βœ“ ANIMA avatar βœ— βœ— Fragmented βœ—
Verified providers βœ“ ZK license βœ“ βœ“ ~ Varies
Cost per session $25-200 $60-90/week $150-400 Free

Your Mind Deserves Privacy

Join the mental healthcare revolution. Zero-knowledge therapy is here.

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