mySMART Diary: The first online app to support therapists in managing patients with eating disorders has been launched

Foundation for Digital Sustainability presents mySMART Diary, the first international online app developed to help psychologists and psychiatrists improve the condition of patients suffering from eating disorders.

mySMART Diary was created as part of the Digital4Aid program, a charitable initiative promoted by the Foundation with the support of the partners from the States General for Digital Sustainability. The first to implement it will be the psychotherapy department of the Psychiatric Services of the Graubünden Canton (Switzerland) and Bologna’s regional healthcare system.

The project, which uses artificial intelligence tools and mentalization models, is aimed at therapists working in centers for eating disorders. It was created in collaboration with Microsoft Italia, which provided the AI platform, and Almawave, which developed the application, the conversational interfaces on its platform, and the analysis dashboard.

The objective is to continuously monitor the patient’s condition over time, especially during the post-hospitalization phase, allowing the therapist to observe changes in the patient’s emotional state sooner and therefore intervene promptly.

“The application of AI to projects like mySMART Diary clearly shows how digital technology can make a difference, not just in terms of efficiency, but also in terms of human and social impact. Thanks to AI, it’s possible to provide personalized support to individuals dealing with eating disorders, making it a valuable ally for both therapists and patients while also freeing up time and resources for more compassionate and in-depth care. Almawave and its parent company Almaviva have always been committed to technologies that put people at the center,” explained Valeria Sandei, CEO of Almawave.