Meet Flourish
Your 24/7
Wellness Buddy Accountability Buddy Motivation Buddy Mental Health Buddy Wellness Buddy
Personalized support for whatever life throws at you
Emotional Health
resilience and well-being.
Personal Growth
Therapy Journey
Build healthy habits
Goal Setting
Journal with Sunnie
“I always struggled to stick with new habits, whether it was exercising or journaling. But since I started using Flourish, I’ve actually kept up with my routine. It’s like having my own personal cheerleader and accountability buddy rolled into one!”
Your science-backed,
all-in-one support system
.png)
.png)
Trusted by mental health advocates
I think something that really stood out to me was the little activities that aren’t intimidating or time-consuming to go through! Not to mention, not feeling super bummed if I break my streak which totally helps combat my perfectionism. Flourish + Sunnie has really allowed me to get more perspective and build resilience and I highly recommend using this app!
%202.svg)
I think something that really stood out to me was the little activities that aren’t intimidating or time-consuming to go through! Not to mention, not feeling super bummed if I break my streak which totally helps combat my perfectionism. Flourish + Sunnie has really allowed me to get more perspective and build resilience and I highly recommend using this app!
Imagine if every child had access to these tools: emotional resilience, self awareness, and kindness. This app could reshape generations... Flourish is more than an app- it’s a lifeline in an increasingly disconnected world.
To the team: Thank you for creating something so transformative. To everyone else: Download it. Stick with it. Let it help you grow.
Imagine if every child had access to these tools: emotional resilience, self awareness, and kindness. This app could reshape generations... Flourish is more than an app- it’s a lifeline in an increasingly disconnected world.
To the team: Thank you for creating something so transformative. To everyone else: Download it. Stick with it. Let it help you grow.
Our work appears in
Created by scientists.
Validated with research.
We solve the “last mile problem” of science by making it fun and actionable, and we partner with leading research labs to rigorously test our innovations.
Designed with your privacy, security, and safety in mind
We implement industry-leading safeguards in close collaboration with domain experts.
GDPR
HIPAA
CCPA
Role-based Access control
Crisis
Protocol
Advanced Encryption
Flourish College Program FAQs
What is the Flourish app?
At Flourish Science, we take a proactive, evidence-based approach to mental health and well-being—making it personalized, simple, fun, and actionable. Our industry-leading AI well-being coaching app, validated through a multi-site Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), provides students with personalized, in-the-moment scientific insights and practical actions to improve mood, reduce stress, build resilience, strengthen healthy habits, and foster belonging and connection on campus. Through partnerships with colleges and universities, Flourish integrates local resources and referral pathways into the AI coach to extend prevention and early intervention efforts and amplify institutional capacity for evidence-based, data-driven mental health promotion.
Is Flourish evidence-based and effective?
Yes. Developed and validated by Stanford-, Harvard-, and Berkeley-trained scientists and psychologists, Flourish is grounded in over 500 peer-reviewed studies and has been proven effective through a multi-campus RCT. Research shows Flourish increases positive emotions, strengthens belonging, reduces loneliness, and enhances students’ sense that their school cares about their well-being. Learn more on our Science Page.
What makes Flourish unique among mental health or wellness apps?
Many wellness apps claim benefits—Flourish delivers them. Specifically, we’re:
- Science-Based – Validated through randomized controlled trials, showing measurable gains in positive emotions, belonging, and resilience.
- Personalized & Proactive – Sunnie, our AI well-being coach, adapts support to each student’s needs in real time.
- Community-Oriented – Built around Flourish Challenges, buddy systems, community channels, and interactive campaigns that foster connection.
- Fun & Engaging – Our user-friendly, gamified experience is 2x to 14x more engaging than other leading campus well-being apps. We also offer a physical toolkit—including compliment cards and mood maps—to make well-being feel fun, approachable, and interactive.
Together, these reflect our core pillars: Practice, Personalization, Peers, and Play—the foundation that sets Flourish apart.
Can Flourish be customized for my campus?
Yes. The Flourish app and Sunnie AI are fully customizable to align with your campus culture, priorities, and resources. Schools can:
- Integrate local resources such as counseling, DEI, advising, food pantry, career, and other student support offices directly into the AI system and various locations of the app.
- Embed school-specific information so Sunnie AI can surface personalized recommendations in real time to close the gap.
- Co-brand materials with your school’s logo and messaging in the Flourish Toolkit.
- Run campus-specific challenges on topics like procrastination, sleep, and imposter syndrome.
- Offer faculty and peer workshops that integrate Flourish into courses and events.
- Support student ambassadors with ready-made campaigns and materials.
Each partner is supported by a dedicated Partner Success Manager to ensure seamless rollout with minimal staff workload.
How can AI provide personalized, just-in-time mental wellness support?
The Sunnie AI offers personalized mental wellness support in three key areas:
- Daily emotional wellness: Guide students through the "123 of emotion regulation” (see it, know it, use it) with the most relevant knowledge and actions.
- Long-term habit coaching: Understand each student's overall well-being, preferences, and needs to provide a tailored action plan, weekly reflections, and a monthly recap.
- Crisis detection and early intervention: Utilize advanced algorithms to detect signs of distress or crisis and provide self-assessment tools, recommend appropriate resources, and school support.
- In-between session support: Use Flourish in conjunction with regular therapy sessions to build the habit of emotional regulation, offer timely actionable insights, and ensure continuity of care between appointments.
💡
It is important to note that our AI is not intended to replace human therapists, nor does it possess such capabilities. Its sole purpose is to offer timely support with a low barrier to entry, prevent crises before they escalate, and provide daily inspirations and social support system for more positive actions and deeper connections.
How can you ensure that AI improves rather than hinders well-being and social connection?
Leveraging AI for human flourishing is a core mission of Flourish. Sunnie is thoughtfully designed by researchers in psychologists and human-robot interaction to follow the STAR framework: Science-based, Timely, Action-Oriented, and Real-life-focused.
💡
Science-based:
Sunnie is grounded in the science of positive psychology, social psychology, neuroscience, and psychotherapy techniques (e.g., CBT and ACT). It translates hundreds of empirical studies and effective interventions into relevant knowledge and practical skills, solving the last-mile problem of making good science accessible. And we are conducting a series of RCT studies to test its effectiveness among various populations and have seen promising pilot results.
💡
Timely:
Sunnie delivers relevant knowledge and actions at the right time and has the capacity for crisis detection and early intervention. Sunnie leverages an intuitive chat user experience to understand user’s emotions and user’s life circumstances to enable personalized recommendations and just-in-time support.
💡
Action-Oriented:
Taking actions, even small ones, can create positive change. Numerous studies show that simple actions can help people regulate emotions, cultivate joy, reduce stress, and build connections. Instead of focusing solely on “talk therapy,” Sunnie focuses on recommending science-based actions for positive behavioral change.
💡
Real-life-focused:
Many companion AIs aim to become users’ “virtual friends”. Sunnie, however, focuses on helping users develop real-life skills by connecting with themselves (e.g., emotion regulation), others (e.g., social health, conflict resolution), and the world (e.g., finding meaning and purpose), therefore solving the loneliness and mental health crisis rather than exacerbating it.
We hope that Sunnie sets an example for the STAR framework for mental health and human flourishing, showcasing how LLM has the capabilities to create scalable positive outcomes for society and avoid many pitfalls along the way.
Which colleges and universities are currently partnered with Flourish?
For our campus-wide program, Flourish has partnered with a diverse range of institutions, including four-year universities such as Villanova University; two-year community colleges including Foothill College (CA), Union College of Union County (NJ), North Idaho College, and Jackson College; and an international university, Singapore Management University. For research on student well-being, Flourish has also collaborated with more than ten universities, including the University of Washington, UC Berkeley, Brown University, Harvard University, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Additionally, Flourish supports international and online-first institutions and credentialing programs serving flexible, non-traditional learners—demonstrating scalability across community colleges, private institutions, international campuses, and modern online-first education models.
Who can use Flourish on campus?
Flourish supports the entire campus community—students, faculty, and staff. In addition to supporting Health Promotion and Counseling Centers, Flourish can be used by Peer Educators, Residence Life, Athletics, DEI Offices, Academic Advising, and First-Year Experience programs—creating one unified well-being ecosystem with shared language and goals.
How does Flourish drive retention, academic success, and institutional impact?
Flourish strengthens belonging, positive emotion, and well-being—three of the strongest predictors of student persistence and retention. Better mental health directly supports engagement and graduation rates; even modest improvements can yield significant tuition revenue. By offering early, preventive support, Flourish also reduces reliance on high-cost clinical services such as counseling and telehealth, freeing institutional resources while expanding access to subclinical care. Over time, this prevention-first approach protects student well-being, enhances reputation, and strengthens campus climate.
How will Flourish be introduced to my campus? What onboarding and promotion support is provided?
Flourish provides a plug-and-play campus rollout toolkit with customizable flyers, posters, QR codes, RA training modules, faculty integration guides, and campaign playbooks featuring materials like compliment cards, mood maps, and stress-reset kits. This ensures students hear about Flourish through multiple trusted channels—faculty, peers, staff, and digital touchpoints.
How do users get started with Flourish?
Campus partners’ students, faculty, and staff can download the app from the App Store or Google Play, create an account, and select their school. With campus verification (e.g., Single Sign-On or school email), they unlock Flourish Plus, which includes community channels, embedded resources, and the full well-being toolkit.
What level of ongoing effort is expected from campus staff?
Ongoing staff workload is minimal and flexible. Staff can scale involvement from sharing toolkit materials to running campaigns. A Campus Activation Director supports training, promotion, and adoption, while staff primarily monitor aggregate dashboards.
What is the IT and integration lift required?
IT setup is intentionally lightweight. Options include SSO, Canvas/portal tiles, or access codes. Most campuses implement Flourish within 1–2 weeks, supported by a dedicated Campus Activation Director. No sensitive data transfer is required.
Can Flourish integrate with our learning management systems?
Yes. Flourish can be added as a tile in Canvas, Blackboard, or other portals for seamless student access.
How do schools measure Flourish’s impact?
Each partner receives access to the Leader Insight Dashboard, a secure, aggregate reporting tool that helps campuses:
- Track engagement and adoption
- Monitor mood and well-being trends
- View composite Flourish Scores (belonging, positive emotion, resilience)
- Track proactive well-being activities and total AI chats
- Receive aggregate crisis alerts while maintaining confidentiality
These insights help administrators, counseling centers, and student success teams evaluate outcomes, inform programming, and strengthen data-driven retention initiatives.
How can we prepare for a successful launch?
The best way to prepare is to get in touch today. Our team co-designs a launch plan and pilot study tailored to your institution, providing custom rollout strategies, co-branded toolkits, and dedicated support for a seamless start and measurable impact from day one.
Next Step: Contact us or email hello@flouriship.com to start planning your launch.
Are chats with Sunnie private?
Yes. The Flourish app uses industry-leading security and confidentiality practices to protect user information. Specifically:
- No personally identifiable information is shared with the school, except in cases of imminent risk.
- All data are encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
- Data are securely stored and will not be sold to third-parties.
- Access is limited to authorized professionals working under strict ethical oversight.
- De-identified data may be reviewed solely to ensure AI safety and quality assurance.
- Students receive a clear privacy summary emphasizing confidentiality and control.
Does Flourish share data with universities?
No individual-level data is shared with universities, except in cases of imminent risk to the user or others when timely intervention is required. In such cases, the school’s designated emergency contact may be notified to ensure safety.
How does Flourish integrate with our campus mental health resources?
Flourish embeds your university’s specific counseling, crisis, and wellness resources directly into the app. Students always see local resources first, ensuring help is immediate and accessible. National hotlines are also included for 24/7 support.
What happens if a student expresses self-harm intent or acute distress?
Flourish follows a multi-layered crisis protocol:
- Immediate Support – A banner appears (“You’re not alone”) with links to university counseling, campus emergency contacts, and national hotlines.
- In-Chat Safety Guidance – Sunnie offers supportive, clinically reviewed responses and direct resource links.
- Safety Planning Module – AI-driven safety planning, designed by clinical psychologists.
- Follow-Up & Check-Ins – Sunnie re-engages students through push notifications to ensure continued support.
How are non-crisis situations handled?
For non-crisis concerns, Sunnie provides science-backed exercises such as breathing, reframing, and grounding techniques, recommends school resources, and checks in regularly to encourage early self-care and prevention.
How does Flourish notify the university in an imminent crisis?
If a student indicates imminent risk (intent, plan, and means), Flourish activates its AI-driven university notification system, securely sharing the student’s login information for identification. A new AI voice agent is being developed to automatically send alerts or welfare-check calls to the appropriate campus team.
Who oversees Sunnie and ensures responses are appropriate?
All concerning interactions are reviewed by a team of licensed psychologists, ensuring every response is safe, ethical, and clinically sound through a hybrid AI + human oversight model.
Why is Flourish safer than general AI tools like ChatGPT?
Unlike general-purpose AI systems, Flourish is purpose-built for student mental health. It’s integrated with university resources, equipped with real-time crisis escalation pathways, clinically overseen by psychologists, and designed with follow-up safety planning. Flourish isn’t just another chatbot—it’s a trusted, purpose-built, science-based wellness coaching and early intervention system that keeps students connected to the right support at the right time.
Your science-based, 24/7 wellness buddy
Quick Links
Email hello@flouriship.com to join us in this exciting movement, share a personal story, or simply send some good vibes. Your voice means a lot to us!