Proof of Usefulness Report

The Virtual Therapist

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+10
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a monthly newsletter focused on mental health technology. However, the submission contains significant red flags, including unsubstantiated claims of 'everyone' being the audience and 'most people' having used the product. Search results show no digital footprint for the domain or brand, suggesting the project is either inactive or in very early stages with no verifiable traction. The financial metric provided ('marketcap') is misused for a newsletter business model. While the topic is relevant, the lack of evidence and poor response quality result in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+8.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+10

Project Details

Description
A monthly newsletter for therapists, advocates, and startups passionate about using tech to enhance access to mental health. Currently seeking contributors to write about mental health tech-related articles. You do not need to be a therapist to be a contributor. Join the 'Work In Mental Health Tech' LinkedIn group if you're looking for a job or hiring for remote work in the mental health space - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14096447/

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline