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What goes into building an AI mental health companion? These articles share the decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned as we build ILTY — from choosing therapeutic frameworks to designing conversations that actually help.

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We Spent a Year Saying 'Not Another Just Breathe App'. Then We Shipped Breathing Exercises.

ILTY's whole positioning is that breathing exercises are what apps offer instead of engaging with you. In August we shipped nineteen of them. Here is the argument for why that is not a reversal, and the part where we admit what we got wrong.

Artyom Sklyarov•Oct 1, 2026•7 min read

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We Built a Mental Health App That Won't Tell You 'It Gets Better'

Two years ago I was lying in bed at 2:47 AM trying to use a meditation app. It told me to visualize a peaceful meadow. I needed someone to tell me I was being an asshole. That app is ILTY — here's why we built the opposite of 'good vibes only' wellness.

Artyom Sklyarov•Apr 19, 2026•6 min read

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Will There Be an ILTY Android App? Honest Answer.

Yes. ILTY launched on Google Play in August 2026. Here's what changed, and what the waitlist actually decided.

ILTY Team•Apr 18, 2026•4 min read

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What Does ILTY Mean? The Story Behind the Name

ILTY stands for 'I Listen To You.' Here's why we chose a name that puts listening first—and what it says about how we think about mental health support.

ILTY Team•Feb 18, 2026•4 min read

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Real ILTY User Stories: Six People, Six Different Use Cases

What happens when real people use ILTY? Six honest stories from early users — anxiety at work, late-night spirals, intrusive thoughts, between-session support, and the skeptics who came around.

ILTY Team•Jan 25, 2026•7 min read

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What to Expect in Your First Week with ILTY

Starting with a new mental health tool can feel uncertain. Here's what your first week with ILTY might look like—and how to get the most from it.

ILTY Team•Jan 22, 2026•8 min read

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How ILTY Actually Works (Behind the Scenes)

Curious about what happens when you talk to ILTY? Here's an honest look at how AI mental health support works—the technology, the approach, and what makes it different.

ILTY Team•Jan 20, 2026•8 min read

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