Support
If you're in crisis
MindIsland can't help in an emergency. If you might hurt yourself or someone else, call your local emergency number now.
In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Elsewhere, findahelpline.com lists free, confidential helplines by country.
Common questions
What is MindIsland?
A self-care app: daily check-ins, short guided sessions, a pet that grows with your self-care, and a companion to talk to.
Is MindIsland therapy?
No. MindIsland is a self-care and reflection app. It does not provide therapy, medical advice or crisis support, and it doesn't replace a professional.
Who writes the companion's replies?
Google Gemini, an AI service, through MindIsland's server — and only after you allow it. The Privacy Policy lists exactly what is sent.
How do I turn AI replies off?
Open the companion, tap Manage AI replies under the note at the top, and choose Turn off. The next message you send will ask again.
Where is my data, and how do I delete it?
Your check-ins, sessions, reflections and pet are stored on your phone only, and the conversation is kept only while the app is open. They aren't included in iCloud or Google backups, so a new phone set up from a backup starts fresh. Deleting the app removes them. Our server stores none of it. Google, which writes the companion's replies, keeps companion messages for 55 days to check for abuse. The Privacy Policy has the details.
Does dictation send my voice anywhere?
Holding the microphone uses your phone's own speech recognition. On iPhone, the app asks for it to run on the device; on Android, depending on your phone, the speech service may send audio to its provider. MindIsland never receives the audio.
How do I earn coins for my pet?
Daily check-ins, completed sessions and the Berry Catch game earn coins. Spend them in the Island Shop on food, medicine and things for your pet to wear.
My pet is sick. What do I do?
When your pet is sick, a Give medicine button appears in its room. Medicine is in the Island Shop.
Who can use MindIsland?
Adults, 18 and older.
Contact
Write to support@mindisland.net.