Human First
Technology should serve people, not the other way around.
Psychology · Technology · Humanity
Technology for human flourishing.
We build tools that support psychological well-being, meaningful relationships and personal growth.
We believe technology should help people understand themselves and connect more deeply with others, rather than merely capture their attention.
About 8Hearth
Technology with a human center.
8Hearth is a small multidisciplinary initiative working at the intersection of psychology, technology and human flourishing. We explore how thoughtful digital tools can support well-being, meaningful relationships and personal growth while respecting human dignity, privacy and autonomy.
Our principles
A careful way forward.
Our work begins with a few clear commitments about the role technology should play in human life.
Privacy by Design
Collect only what is necessary and protect what people choose to share.
Augmentation, Not Replacement
Artificial intelligence should support human professionals rather than replace them.
Scientific Humility
Build carefully, test honestly and avoid promises that exceed evidence.
Our first product
MindBridge
A companion between therapy sessions.
MindBridge helps people capture thoughts, emotions and experiences as they occur, transforming them into meaningful reflections that can support continuity in the therapeutic process.
Thought
Reflection
AI-assisted synthesis
Therapeutic continuity
Better conversations
MindBridge is designed to support the therapeutic relationship, not replace professional mental health care.
Help shape MindBridge
Your perspective matters.
We are gathering perspectives from therapists and people with therapy experience to understand whether MindBridge could offer meaningful support between sessions. Each questionnaire takes about two minutes.
Share your professional perspective
Help us understand which features could genuinely support therapeutic work and the relationship with patients.
Questionnaire for therapistsShare your personal perspective
Tell us whether a tool like MindBridge could be useful during a therapy journey and between sessions.
Questionnaire for patientsThe questionnaires are anonymous and currently available in Italian; your browser may offer automatic translation. Google sign-in is required to limit participation to one response, but your identity is not shared with us.
Let’s talk
Built through thoughtful collaboration.
We welcome conversations with therapists, researchers and collaborators who share our interest in building humane, responsible technology.
hello@8hearth.com