The Uplift Index is an early-stage research initiative exploring population-level emotional distress signals through anonymized search behavior.
It aims to surface unseen patterns of emotional strain so communities can respond earlier — quietly, anonymously, and responsibly.
Most institutional tools only register distress once it becomes diagnosable, survey-measurable, or eligible for intervention. The Uplift Index focuses on an earlier interval — when people first express concern privately, before meaning hardens and before systems are designed to respond.
Download Preliminary Los Angeles Pilot Snapshot(December 14 - December 17)
What this is
- An early-intervention signal system
- A quiet, anonymous support pathway
- A research and pilot initiative for communities
What this is not
- Therapy or diagnosis
- Crisis counseling
- A wellness app
- Advertising or data sales
The Uplift Index was created by Mark Hoashi M.S., exploring early emotional distress signals at the intersection of public health and digital behavior.
Related Writings:
The Loneliest People Aren't Who You'd Expect (Medium)
When Money Answers First (Medium)
What Internet Searches Reveal that Surveys Can't (Medium)
Why Search Still Matters in a World of AI (Medium)
When Seeing Isn't Believing Anymore (Medium)
Why I Started Saying Thank You to My Calculator (Medium)