Brain MechanicWhat Brain Mechanic is
Brain Mechanic is a self-reflection guide to the human mind, written like a car repair manual and set in a psychologist's office. Nobody here is a doctor: it is for fun and self-reflection, never medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Look up what you're going through in plain words, tick the warning lights you notice, and run free self-checks: four published screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AUDIT-C) and plain-language pattern checks that say clearly they are not validated tests.
Factory Settings describes 34 ways an upbringing can wire a person, from helicopter parents to parentification, and how people update them. The toolbox has 41 techniques with live breathing pacers, timers and worksheets, and a printable work order helps you explain things to a real professional. Every page has crisis lines one tap away.
Who it's for: Adults curious about their own mind who want to understand a pattern before deciding whether to see a professional
What you can do
- A searchable repair manual of 58 mental health entries, with honest labels and sources
- A warning-light board that ranks what your symptoms usually point to
- 30 self-checks, including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5 and AUDIT-C
- Factory Settings: 34 upbringing patterns and how to rewire them
- 41 tools with breathing pacers, timers and saveable worksheets
- A private logbook with daily gauges and a printable work order for a professional
Questions
Is Brain Mechanic a diagnosis?
No. Nobody here is a doctor. It is for fun and self-reflection and is not medical advice. Only a qualified professional who assesses you can diagnose anything.
Do I need an account?
No. The manual, the checks and the toolbox are free and open, and answers are scored in your browser. An account adds a private logbook.
Who can see my answers?
Without an account, nobody: results stay on your device. With an account, your logbook is private to you and you can download or delete it at any time.
What if I'm in crisis?
Use the Emergency brake at the top of every page for free crisis lines, or call your local emergency number.