By By Tim Sandle Nov 7, 2014 in Health Psychologists and web designers have got together to produce an online tool that allows people to evaluate their own mental health. The new concept is called Lantern. A new online platform has been conceived by The platform has been designed with psychologists and technologists from Stanford, Penn State, and Washington University in St. Louis. The primary steps involved with Lantern are: STEP #1: SCORE YOURSELF In just a few minutes, answer a series of real-world but scientifically-backed questions and Lantern will assess your overall anxiety level and other important dimensions of mind health. STEP #2: GET A DAILY TAILORED TUNE UP Participate in quick daily activities that reduce anxiety such as interactive exercises, reading, and mood and behavior tracking -- all guided by your 1:1 Lantern coach and delivered through your smartphone. STEP #3: GROW STRONGER Track your progress over time and watch yourself reduce anxiety and adopt new, healthier habits. Good mental wellbeing - or happiness - is about more than avoiding mental health problems. It means feeling good and functioning well. It is important to note that once a result is determined that appropriate professional help is sought as necessary. The idea behind the project is that in the fast-paced, high-stress world, the main options to look at stress and mental health, such as text books or visiting a therapist should not be the only options available. Going online provides, in theory, a speedier and more accessible option.A new online platform has been conceived by Alejandro Foung , who is an expert in using advanced technology to support mental health. Foung has founded the company Lantern. Foung indicates that the service is a social enterprise combining his passion for psychology and programming, with a desire to help others. Lantern is an online and mobile tool that evaluates a person’s mind health in minutes. It then tells the user where they need to improve, and matches the person up with a trained professional to guide them through personalized daily exercises that they can access on their smartphone.The platform has been designed with psychologists and technologists from Stanford, Penn State, and Washington University in St. Louis.The primary steps involved with Lantern are:Good mental wellbeing - or happiness - is about more than avoiding mental health problems. It means feeling good and functioning well. It is important to note that once a result is determined that appropriate professional help is sought as necessary. More about Mental health, Psychology, online health, digital health More news from Mental health Psychology online health digital health