A not-for-profit organization dedicated to global children’s mental health has developed an app revolutionizing therapy through dance. The app merges dance therapy with cutting-edge technology, offering interactive sessions designed by board-certified psychiatrists. Accessible nationwide, the app aims to transform therapy into enjoyable online entertainment. The app’s motion capture software enables children to engage in therapeutic dances using just an iPhone camera. Through choreographed animations, children manage anxiety and depression through deliberate movements, unaware of the underlying therapeutic science.

The app employs introjection and mirroring tools to aid children in managing body movements subconsciously and consciously. Clinical research supports these activities in balancing anxiety and depression baselines, mitigating mental health distress. The app measures improvement potential and baseline scores for recommended body movements, facilitating personalized therapy experiences.

This study presents a heuristic analysis of the app using Jakob Nielsen’s established heuristics. Over a three-day trial, usability experts evaluated the app’s usability, identifying key issues and proposing actionable recommendations. The app represents a paradigm shift in children’s mental health care, offering accessible and engaging therapy through dance. This heuristic analysis highlights areas for improvement, ensuring continued enhancement of the app’s usability and effectiveness in promoting optimal mental health among children