Researchers from NeuRA and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have launched a new app aimed at boosting adult wellbeing and resilience. The mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts the focus from managing distress to actively promoting mental flourishing, offering a neuroscience-backed, personalized approach to mental health.

Designed by Associate Professor Justine Gatt, Director of the Centre for Wellbeing, Resilience and Recovery at NeuRA and UNSW’s School of Psychology, ReNeuWell is underpinned by a validated tool (COMPAS-W Wellbeing Scale ) that assesses the user’s subjective (positivity, life satisfaction) and psychological (self-worth, mastery, achievements) wellbeing.

“The app is designed for anyone looking for ways to understand and boost their own level of mental wellbeing,” said Gatt, emphasizing its role in guiding individuals towards optimal mental health.

ReNeuWell offers a personalized program of activities over four-week periods, drawing on psychological concepts such as mindfulness, meditation, self-compassion, and goal setting. These activities are tailored to improve specific aspects of a user’s wellbeing, grounded in the COMPAS-W scale's evidence-based link to brain function, genetics, cognitive performance, and even physical health indicators.

A 12-week clinical trial is underway as of June 15, with NeuRA actively recruiting at least 500 participants from the general public. Eligible individuals will receive free access to the app, committing to just 10 minutes of daily use and three short surveys. The trial aims to further validate the app's effectiveness and gather user feedback for refinement.

To learn more about the app and the clinical trial, click here

To purchase the app in the Apple Store, click here