Empathic AI Chat
Bilingual companion for stress, anxiety, sleep and low mood with three modes: empathic listener, CBT coach, action coach. Not a replacement for therapy.
Araam Knowledge Base
Concept map and tools for mental wellness
Araam at a glance
Araam is a bilingual (Persian and English) mental wellness app that combines evidence-informed tools — empathic AI chat, validated psychological assessments, guided breathing, mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, calming soundscapes, and CBT thought records — in one offline-first, ad-free experience. Araam is not a substitute for a therapist or a crisis hotline.
Topics
Guided Breathing
Diaphragmatic, 4-7-8, box and coherent breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, lower heart rate, and calm the fight-or-flight response.
Mindfulness Meditation
Body scan, self-compassion, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding and RAIN — brief practices for presence and stepping back from automatic thoughts.
Movement & Yoga
Short stretching, corrective and gentle yoga routines with step-by-step illustrations to reduce bodily tension, improve sleep and lift energy.
Soundscapes & Binaural
25+ nature sounds, white/pink/brown noise and binaural tones for focus, deep sleep and relaxation.
Validated Assessments
PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), PSS-10 (stress), WHO-5 (wellbeing), ISI (insomnia). Plain-language scoring.
CBT Thought Records
Capture automatic thoughts, identify cognitive distortions, restructure, and use behavioural activation — the core of CBT.
Mood & Gratitude Diary
Quick daily check-ins with an emotion wheel, year heatmap, and correlation insights across mood, sleep, habits and cycle.
Personal Safety Plan
Warning signs, coping steps, supports and local crisis lines. US 988, UK 116 123, Iran 1480. In imminent danger, call emergency services.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Araam?
- Araam is a free bilingual mental wellness app combining empathic AI chat, mood journaling, meditation, breathing, gentle yoga, calming sounds, validated psychological assessments and CBT tools in one place.
- Is Araam a replacement for therapy?
- No. Araam is a self-help and companion app — it complements professional care and can generate a clinician report, but it does not diagnose or treat conditions.
- Which assessments are included?
- PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), PSS-10 (stress), WHO-5 (wellbeing), and ISI (insomnia).
- What is 4-7-8 breathing?
- Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale through the mouth for 8. A technique to calm the nervous system and aid sleep.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. The private journal supports end-to-end encryption with a passphrase only you know, plus PIN / biometric app lock. No ads, no third-party trackers.
- What should I do in a crisis?
- Call local emergency services or a crisis line. US: 988. UK: 116 123 (Samaritans). Iran: 1480 (Behzisti). Araam's safety-plan tool is for preparation, not a hotline.
In an immediate crisis
If you or someone close to you is in danger, contact local emergency services. US: 988. UK: 116 123 (Samaritans). Iran: 1480 (Behzisti).