Spartanburg based app company launches to tackle mental illness

Sharpen, a mental health app that started in 2014 at The Iron Yard’s digital health accelerator in Spartanburg officially launched last Thursday.

Sharpen participated in the public art project “Seeing Spartanburg in a New Light” in 2016, and aims to help individuals suffering from mental illness. Think - video documentaries that can help parents manage stress and allow veterans to hear from others who are tackling PTSD.

As part of the company’s launch, the founders announced their partnership with Upstate Warrior Solution and plans to sell content on the app to organizations that want to distribute the information to their employees or patrons.

Upstate Business Journal

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