Pacifica
Consumer and social
mental health app
SHOW HN2015
How HN took it
2 positive, 6 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 14 critical, out of 23 comments about the project. Thread score -0.36.
Privacy: 0 for, 10 againstDocs: 0 for, 2 againstExecution: 1 for, 1 againstIdea: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Useful to see new mental health tools; good work
From 2 comments
I am a behavioural scientist and really liked your app. Good work. Get in touch.
addydev on HNI'm always pleased to see new tools. Did you check the NICE guidance for Computer based CBT? http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA97 They recommend some software; they do not…
DanBC on HN
Anxiety app could help people who cannot access psychiatrists
From 1 comment
I live in India and I suffer from crippling anxiety and the psychiatrists I've met here suck, thanks for making this app.
praveer13 on HN
Objections
Privacy of mental health data stored in the cloud is a concern
From 3 comments
Storing mental health data in the cloud with a random "startup" type company sounds like it would cause more anxiety than the app could possibly solve. If it doesn't, it should.…
Deebot on HNI would love to disclose my extremely disturbing and potentially violent intrusive thoughts to an application with a completely murky privacy policy...
airza on HNDoes an app like this need to be HIPAA-compliant? I would guess that many people would consider building an app like this without thinking too much about HIPAA. "We're not…
japhyr on HN
Unclear whether HIPAA or FDA rules apply
From 1 comment
Does an app like this need to be HIPAA-compliant? I would guess that many people would consider building an app like this without thinking too much about HIPAA. "We're not…
japhyr on HN
About page lacks clear credentials for the clinical advisor
From 1 comment
Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the person with the PhD is buried in the "About us" page and that made me instant less interested particularly given the heavy emphasis of…
fluidcruft on HN
App crashed on opening for one user
From 1 comment
That's what I'm getting as an opening screen: "The application Pacifica (process com.pacificalabs.pacifica) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."
mcfist on HN
Requests
Clearer privacy policy and data retention terms
From 2 comments
1) What do you do with the data that you collect? -- Can it be turned over to other organizations? -- can it be used for identification. 2) How long do you retain data - -- How…
foolinaround on HNI would love to disclose my extremely disturbing and potentially violent intrusive thoughts to an application with a completely murky privacy policy...
airza on HN
Ability to delete account data through the app
From 1 comment
1) What do you do with the data that you collect? -- Can it be turned over to other organizations? -- can it be used for identification. 2) How long do you retain data - -- How…
foolinaround on HN
Offline data storage on the device
From 1 comment
1) What do you do with the data that you collect? -- Can it be turned over to other organizations? -- can it be used for identification. 2) How long do you retain data - -- How…
foolinaround on HN
Guidance on approaching a GP and links to local professionals
From 1 comment
I understand the challenges, they are similar to those faced by the adult ADHD community. Less than 1/5 of adults with ADHD are being treated. Our society puts so many negative…
falcolas on HN
Questions
Does the app need to be HIPAA compliant?
From 1 comment
Does an app like this need to be HIPAA-compliant? I would guess that many people would consider building an app like this without thinking too much about HIPAA. "We're not…
japhyr on HN
What data is collected, kept and shared?
From 1 comment
1) What do you do with the data that you collect? -- Can it be turned over to other organizations? -- can it be used for identification. 2) How long do you retain data - -- How…
foolinaround on HN
Alternatives named
NICE-recommended computer-based CBT software
From 1 comment
I'm always pleased to see new tools. Did you check the NICE guidance for Computer based CBT? http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA97 They recommend some software; they do not…
DanBC on HN