Question

Which IIT institute has developed an online tool "TreadWill" to help people deal with mental health issues?
A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kolkata

Answer 1

The answer to his question is option A. IIT Kanpur.

TreadWill is a website for helping individuals to deal with depression, stress and mood swings. This online application is still being studied and volunteers who have these symptoms are eligible to be part of the study.

It is based on an evidence-based therapeutic method called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT.

The project is run in close coordination with Indian institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT). It is reviewed by the IIT Kanpur’s Ethics Committee.