thymia is the connection between mental health, science and AI, with a mission of making mental wellness visible. If new tech feels a bit overwhelming, don’t worry! Our guide will help you navigate using thymia with 3 simple steps: comfort, the right environment and consistency.

Find your comfort zone: Choose a space where you feel relaxed. Make sure that it is a private area where you feel comfortable speaking freely in your natural talking voice.

Opt for echo-free spaces: Complete your wellness checks in spaces without echo to make the recording as clear as possible. Avoid recording in empty rooms or bathrooms. Rooms with carpets and curtains help absorb echoes.

Stable connectivity: Make sure you have a strong WIFI signal that does not fluctuate. We don’t recommend completing your wellness check on the train or underground.

Peace & quiet: Find a private area away from noisy distractions to minimise background noise. While thymia will pick up your voice even in a noisy environment, a peaceful environment is ideal for making the most out of a wellness check to avoid interference. The more you can schedule your wellness checks during quieter times of day when disturbances are less likely in your schedule, the better your scores will reflect your wellbeing.

Unlock Voice Calibration: The mental wellness checker personalises your experience by learning and recognising your unique voice from previous wellness checks. To unlock Voice Calibration, complete 5 checks within a two-week period. This process allows the AI to adapt to your specific voice patterns and nuances, which in turn enhances the accuracy and effectiveness of the wellness checks.

Stay device-consistent: Use the same device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) for each check to keep your checks consistent.

Stay environment-consistent: Although not strictly necessary, completing your checks in the same environment or under the same conditions each day helps to limit variability.

Timing matters: It is completely natural for some of your scores to change throughout the day, so completing wellness checks at the same time each day can help with getting the most accurate results (and developing great habits). Try not to record immediately after waking up as your voice is still warming up for the day and this can affect how you sound.

To learn more about the best time of day to do a wellness check, click here.

Beyond everything else above, there are certain things that could affect your voice and thereby your scores.

Dry throat: Having a dry throat can affect your recording, so make sure to have a glass of water or a hot drink beforehand (although see below about consuming caffeine before your check).

Having a cold or allergies: If you have a blocked nose or a sore throat due to a cold or hay fever, this could affect your voice, which in turn can have an effect on your scores. So on days when you aren’t feeling 100% physically, don’t be surprised if you notice any changes in your wellness scores too.

Alcohol & smoking: Both consuming alcohol and smoking can affect our voice. Try to avoid smoking or drinking before taking a wellness check.

Caffeine: Caffeine consumption can make you more jittery and can affect the speed and/or how loud you speak. This in turn can affect your scores. So if you prefer to complete a wellness check after your cup of coffee or tea, try to be consistent and always complete your check at the same time each day and always after your coffee or tea.

Medical conditions: To learn more about how various conditions can impact scores, click here.

Using thymia as part of your daily routine can help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing. By keeping your checks comfortable, in the right environment and consistent, you will get the most out of your thymia experience.