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What does Sharpen offer?Sharpen offers two core services: a prevention platform and a digital therapeutic. The prevention platform called "Sharpen" is a comprehensive service that integrates mental health training modules, resources and exercises to foster community resilience. It serves as the foundation for your organization's customized mental health app. The digital therapeutic is called Sharpen DTX and it enhances mental healthcare efficiencies, builds resilience, and supports health providers and organizations in expanding their ability to serve child, adolescent and adult patients on a waitlist for psychiatric care.
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Who can benefit from using Sharpen?Sharpen can benefit individuals dealing with mental health issues, family members supporting loved ones with mental health challenges, administrators, clinicians, human resources professionals, and business leaders who interact with individuals facing stress or mental health issues. It also supports under-resourced counselors, non-profit organizations, universities, insurance providers, hospital systems, and municipalities in extending their mental health and stress management services to a broader community.
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How can I access Sharpen's services?If you are an employee or member of a Sharpen client, you should have received a link from your contact. If you are unsure, we are here to assist you. Please send an email to info@sharpenminds.com with your mobile phone number and email address.
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How can I make Sharpen available to my organization?Sharpen offers a prevention platform that includes modular content that has been vetted through dozens of research collaborations. Your organization simply provides information about the needs in your community or constituents, and together we swiftly develop your customized toolkit. We also assist you in marketing and deploying the service to your audience.
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How long will it take to develop and deploy my app?We can have your app available within three business days. However, Sharpen is more than just an app. You’ll probably want to spend a little more time developing your engagement and community strategies. And we’re there to help you.
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What topics are covered in the Sharpen core library?The Sharpen core library covers a wide range of topics including emotional wellness and coping skills, healthy relationships, stress management, and education on various mental health topics. Additionally, it includes evidence-based dietetics models and an extensive library of premium content tailored to specific users such as veterans with PTSD, front-line medical staff, medical students, foster parents, youth, young adults, and more.
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How do I customize my mobile app?Sharpen’s core service includes an extensive library of content. However, you can customize this content, localize links to service providers and community connections, build groups and social networks, create your own content, and manage multiple organizations. We work with you to develop your plan.
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Is the COLLEGES app providing students with direct care, counseling or tele-health treatment?"No. Sharpen doesn’t provide direct treatment. But, we can link any college counseling or treatment resource to the app to help educate students about their options for treatment. And, the app connects students to a library of evidence-based psychoeducational content, national sites, and links for crisis support, and vetted COVID resources.
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