Practice and reinforce the concepts from Lesson 2
Build a music therapy mobile app that uses adaptive audio algorithms and biometric feedback to provide personalized therapeutic experiences for mental health and wellness, with special focus on accessibility and cultural responsiveness.
By completing this activity, you will:
You're developing a music therapy app for a global NGO serving diverse communities including refugees, elderly populations, and individuals with disabilities. The app must work across cultures and accessibility needs.
Create a system that generates or selects music based on detected emotional states.
interface EmotionState {
primary: 'calm' | 'anxious' | 'sad' | 'energized' | 'angry' | 'neutral';
intensity: number; // 0-10 scale
confidence: number; // Detection confidence 0-1
}
interface TherapeuticGoal {
target: 'stress_reduction' | 'mood_elevation' | 'focus_enhancement' | 'sleep_induction';
timeframe: number; // minutes
progressMetric: string;
}
class AdaptiveMusicEngine {
constructor(
private musicLibrary: CulturalMusicLibrary,
private emotionDetector: EmotionDetector,
private biometricMonitor: BiometricMonitor
) {}
// TODO: Generate therapeutic music playlist
async generateTherapeuticPlaylist(
currentEmotion: EmotionState,
therapeuticGoal: TherapeuticGoal,
userProfile: UserProfile
): Promise<Playlist> {
// Consider: cultural preferences, hearing abilities, past effectiveness
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Real-time music adaptation
async adaptMusicInRealTime(
currentTrack: MusicTrack,
biometricFeedback: BiometricData,
emotionChange: EmotionState
): Promise<MusicAdjustment> {
// Adjust tempo, key, dynamics based on user response
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Progressive therapy session management
async manageTherapySession(
sessionGoals: TherapeuticGoal[],
duration: number
): Promise<TherapySession> {
// Guide user through structured therapeutic journey
// Your implementation here
}
}
Expected Outcome: Music engine that adapts in real-time to user emotional and physiological feedback.
Implement non-invasive biometric monitoring for therapy effectiveness tracking.
class BiometricTherapyMonitor {
// TODO: Heart rate variability analysis
async analyzeHeartRateVariability(hrData: number[]): Promise<StressLevel> {
// Higher HRV = better stress resilience
// Track improvement over therapy sessions
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Voice stress analysis (if user permits)
async analyzeVoiceStress(audioSample: AudioBuffer): Promise<VoiceStressIndicators> {
// Detect tension, breathing patterns, emotional state
// Use for therapy customization
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Movement pattern analysis (for motor therapy)
async analyzeMovementPatterns(motionData: MotionSensor[]): Promise<MotorResponse> {
// Track rhythm synchronization for Parkinson's therapy
// Measure coordination improvement
// Your implementation here
}
}
Create therapeutic experiences that work for users with different sensory abilities.
interface AccessibilityProfile {
hearingLevel: 'full' | 'partial' | 'deaf';
visualNeedsAssist: boolean;
motorLimitations: MotorLimitation[];
cognitiveConsiderations: CognitiveNeed[];
}
class InclusiveTherapyInterface {
// TODO: Haptic/vibration therapy for hearing-impaired users
async createHapticTherapy(
musicPattern: MusicPattern,
accessibilityProfile: AccessibilityProfile
): Promise<HapticTherapySession> {
// Convert music rhythm and emotional patterns to haptic feedback
// Research shows haptic therapy can reduce anxiety by 40%
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Visual music therapy
async generateVisualSynesthesia(
audioTrack: AudioTrack,
therapeuticGoal: TherapeuticGoal
): Promise<VisualTherapyExperience> {
// Create synchronized visual patterns that mirror therapeutic benefits
// Colors, shapes, movements that complement music therapy
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Simplified interaction for cognitive accessibility
async createSimplifiedInterface(
cognitiveLevel: CognitiveCapacity,
therapeuticGoals: TherapeuticGoal[]
): Promise<SimplifiedInterface> {
// One-button activation, clear feedback, predictable patterns
// Your implementation here
}
}
Build a system that respects and incorporates diverse cultural musical traditions.
interface CulturalProfile {
primaryCulture: string;
musicFamiliarity: string[];
religiousConsiderations: string[];
languagePreferences: string[];
traditionalInstruments: string[];
}
class CulturalMusicAdapter {
// TODO: Culturally appropriate music selection
async selectCulturallyRelevantMusic(
therapeuticGoal: TherapeuticGoal,
culturalProfile: CulturalProfile,
emotionTarget: EmotionState
): Promise<CulturalPlaylist> {
// Indian ragas for meditation, West African polyrhythms for energy
// Middle Eastern maqams for emotional processing
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Traditional instrument integration
async integrateTraditionalElements(
baseTherapy: TherapySession,
culturalInstruments: string[]
): Promise<CulturalTherapySession> {
// Incorporate tabla, didgeridoo, kalimba, etc.
// Respect cultural significance and appropriate usage
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Language-appropriate guidance
async provideMultilingualGuidance(
instructions: TherapyInstructions,
preferredLanguages: string[]
): Promise<LocalizedInstructions> {
// Voice guidance in user's preferred language
// Cultural context for therapeutic concepts
// Your implementation here
}
}
Implement evidence-based music therapy protocols for specific conditions.
interface ClinicalProtocol {
condition: 'anxiety' | 'depression' | 'ptsd' | 'dementia' | 'autism' | 'parkinsons';
evidenceLevel: 'high' | 'moderate' | 'emerging';
sessionStructure: TherapyPhase[];
successMetrics: Metric[];
}
class EvidenceBasedTherapy {
// TODO: Implement anxiety reduction protocol
async createAnxietyReductionSession(
userAnxietyLevel: number,
sessionDuration: number
): Promise<AnxietyTherapySession> {
// Research-backed: 60bpm music + progressive muscle relaxation
// 12-minute sessions show 65% anxiety reduction
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Depression mood elevation therapy
async createMoodElevationSession(
userMoodBaseline: number,
culturalPreferences: CulturalProfile
): Promise<MoodTherapySession> {
// Gradual tempo increase, major key progression
// Personalized to user's cultural music preferences
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: PTSD trauma-informed therapy
async createTraumaInformedSession(
traumaTriggers: string[],
safetyProtocols: SafetyProtocol[]
): Promise<TraumaTherapySession> {
// Gentle, predictable, user-controlled experience
// Immediate exit options, grounding techniques
// Your implementation here
}
}
Create systems to measure therapeutic progress while maintaining privacy.
class TherapeuticProgressTracker {
// TODO: Session effectiveness measurement
async measureSessionEffectiveness(
preSessionMetrics: BiometricBaseline,
postSessionMetrics: BiometricBaseline,
userFeedback: SessionFeedback
): Promise<SessionEffectivenessReport> {
// Combine objective biometric data with subjective user feedback
// Track trends over time without storing personal data
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Long-term wellness trends
async trackWellnessTrends(
anonymizedUserData: AnonymizedWellnessData,
timeframeDays: number
): Promise<WellnessTrendReport> {
// Show improvement patterns across user base
// Help optimize therapy protocols
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Clinical outcome reporting
async generateClinicalReport(
populationData: PopulationTherapyData,
outcomeMeasures: ClinicalOutcome[]
): Promise<ClinicalEfficacyReport> {
// Generate reports for healthcare providers
// Support evidence-based treatment decisions
// Your implementation here
}
}
Build systems to detect mental health crises and provide immediate support.
class CrisisDetectionSystem {
// TODO: Implement crisis warning indicators
async analyzeCrisisRisk(
biometricData: BiometricData,
userInteractionPatterns: InteractionPattern[],
sessionData: RecentSessionData
): Promise<CrisisRiskAssessment> {
// Detect patterns indicating severe distress
// Rapid heart rate, erratic interaction, desperation in voice
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Immediate intervention protocols
async triggerCrisisIntervention(
crisisLevel: 'mild' | 'moderate' | 'severe',
userLocation: LocationData,
emergencyContacts: Contact[]
): Promise<InterventionActions> {
// Grounding music, breathing exercises, crisis hotline connection
// Location-appropriate emergency services
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Safe follow-up protocols
async scheduleFollowUp(
crisisEvent: CrisisEvent,
userPreferences: CrisisPreferences
): Promise<FollowUpPlan> {
// Gentle check-ins, continued therapeutic support
// Connection to professional help
// Your implementation here
}
}
Create community features that maintain privacy while enabling mutual support.
class AnonymousSupportCommunity {
// TODO: Anonymous music sharing
async shareTherapeuticPlaylist(
playlist: Playlist,
therapeuticOutcome: OutcomeData,
anonymizedProfile: AnonymizedProfile
): Promise<CommunityContribution> {
// Share what worked without revealing personal information
// Help others with similar therapeutic needs
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Group therapy sessions
async createGroupTherapySession(
therapeuticGoal: TherapeuticGoal,
participantProfiles: AnonymizedProfile[],
culturalConsiderations: CulturalProfile[]
): Promise<GroupSession> {
// Virtual group sessions with synchronized music therapy
// Maintain anonymity while building connection
// Your implementation here
}
// TODO: Peer progress encouragement
async providePeerEncouragement(
userProgress: ProgressMilestone,
communityContext: CommunityContext
): Promise<EncouragementMessage[]> {
// Positive reinforcement from others who've overcome similar challenges
// Maintain privacy boundaries
// Your implementation here
}
}
Submit the following completed implementations:
Your solution will be evaluated on:
Your completed app could serve:
Test your implementation with these scenarios:
After completing this activity:
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Remember: Music therapy apps have the power to provide accessible mental health support globally, but they must be built with deep respect for cultural diversity, accessibility needs, and privacy rights.