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We study how people use Sonia, how conversations can feel more supportive, and how AI systems for mental health and emotional wellbeing can be built more safely and responsibly.\n\nFeatures\n\nVoice or text: Talk out loud when you need to process, or write when text feels easier.\n\nPersonalized memory: Sonia remembers your history, patterns, goals, and the context that matters.\n\nWeekly insights: See recurring themes, progress, and support reflections from your conversations.\n\nSupport plan: Build a plan for your mental wellbeing, personal growth, habits, relationships, and next steps.\n\nMindfulness and reflection: Meditations, journaling, emotional check-ins, and practical self-help exercises.\n\nPrivacy-first design: Sonia is HIPAA-compliant and built to protect the conversations you trust us with.\n\nTestimonials\n\n- \"Daily use is helpful instead of stressful. 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