Shosti - Compassion in Every Connection

Shosti is our SPL-2 project that provides a web platform for mental health and well-being. It includes a resource library, session booking, and mindfulness exercises, offering a secure, user-friendly space for individuals, mental health professionals, and administrators to access support and resources.

Features

• User Authentication

  • Separate authentication flows for attendees and mental health professionals
  • Secure password reset functionality
  • Admin dashboard for platform management

• Real-time Communication

  • Video calling capabilities for virtual sessions
  • Secure room creation for private consultations
  • Interactive session management

• Resource Management

  • Mental health professionals can share educational resources
  • Attendees can access various mental health resources
  • Resource library with categorized content

• Dashboard Systems

  • Attendee Dashboard: View professionals, manage sessions, access resources
  • MHP Dashboard: Manage sessions, share resources, handle appointments
  • Admin Dashboard: Overall platform management and monitoring

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js 13+ (App Router)
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• Shadcn UI Components
• WebRTC for video calls

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• JWT Authentication

Project Structure

shosti/
├── client/           # Next.js frontend application
│   ├── app/         # App router pages and layouts
│   ├── components/  # Reusable React components
│   └── lib/        # Utility functions and API handlers
│
└── server/          # Express.js backend application
    ├── controllers/ # Request handlers
    ├── models/      # Database models
    ├── routes/      # API routes
    └── services/    # Business logic and external services

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16.x or later
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone [repository-url]

2. Install frontend dependencies:

cd client
npm install

3. Install backend dependencies:

cd server
npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Copy example.env to .env in the server directory
   • Configure your environment variables

5. Start the development servers:

Frontend:

cd client
npm run dev

Backend:

cd server
npm run dev

Environment Variables

Frontend (.env.local)

NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:5000

Backend (.env)

MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
EMAIL_SERVICE=your_email_service
EMAIL_USER=your_email_user
EMAIL_PASS=your_email_password

Features in Detail

For Attendees

• Browse and connect with mental health professionals
• Book and manage virtual sessions
• Access educational resources
• Track progress and session history

For Mental Health Professionals

• Manage availability and session schedules
• Share educational resources
• Conduct virtual sessions
• Track client interactions

For Administrators

• Monitor platform activity
• Manage user accounts
• Review and approve MHP applications
• Access analytics and reports

Security Features

• End-to-end encrypted video calls
• Secure user authentication
• Protected personal information
• Regular security audits

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Built with Next.js and Express.js
• UI components from Shadcn UI
• Video calling implemented with WebRTC
• Styled with Tailwind CSS