Transportation
Absorbed readers change attitudes more than persuaded ones. Narrative structure modulates absorption.
Green & Brock (2000); Van Laer et al. (2014)
Digital Story Lab · Research preview
Turn health research into stories that change behavior.
StoryHelper is an evidence-based writing tool for health researchers — grounded in peer-reviewed psychology to help you translate findings into narratives that increase engagement, comprehension, and real-world outcomes.
3 peer-reviewed studies
42 research groups
11 countries
◆ built on published findings
01 · Why this matters
Good research dies in bad communication.
The gap
Behavioral health findings rarely reach the people they're meant to help. Papers get cited; behavior doesn't change.
The cost
Ineffective communication isn't neutral — it costs prevention dollars, trial recruitment, and public trust.
Our stance
Narrative is a measurable, testable intervention. We treat it with the rigor of any other clinical tool.
02 · How it works
A clinical method
for storytelling.
Not a writing assistant. A structured pipeline that makes each narrative choice legible and defensible.
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Bring your research
Paste findings, a study summary, or a behavioral intervention brief. StoryHelper parses context and target outcomes.
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Apply narrative principles
The tool selects from a library of evidence-based storytelling moves — identification, self-efficacy cues, specificity, ethical framing.
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Draft, iterate, measure
Export drafts ready for pilot testing. Attach pre/post measures and compare against a control narrative.
03 · Evidence base
Every principle is traceable.
◆ PEER-REVIEWED FOUNDATION
Identification
Character similarity and perspective-taking improve message uptake in health contexts.
Moyer-Gusé (2008); Cohen (2001)
Self-efficacy cues
Concrete, achievable actions embedded in story beats outperform abstract advice.
Bandura (1997); Hinyard & Kreuter (2007)
Ethical framing
Autonomy-supportive language preserves trust without sacrificing behavioral lift.
Deci & Ryan (2000); O'Keefe (2016)
04 · What researchers are saying
Built in the field.
StoryHelper bridges rigorous science and real-world impact. It fundamentally changed how we communicate behavioral health research.
Dr. Emily Carter, PhD
University of California, USA
An exceptional evidence-based approach to storytelling that respects scientific integrity while increasing public engagement.
Prof. Thabo Mokoena
University of Cape Town, South Africa
This tool operationalizes psychological theory into a practical framework for research communication.
Dr. Ana Ribeiro
University of Lisbon, Portugal
A rare combination of methodological rigor and creative clarity.
Prof. Kenji Nakamura
University of Tokyo, Japan
StoryHelper sets a new standard for science-to-society communication.
Dr. Lena Hoffmann
Heidelberg University, Germany
05 · Partners & collaborators
Cross-institutional · since 2024
Logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used to indicate research collaboration.
06 · Meet the team
Scientists, not copywriters.
Dr. Irina Catrinel Craciun
Head of Research
Behavioral science · health communication · intervention design.
Mostafa Elgayar
Head of Product & Engineering
Research software · product strategy · evidence-based tooling.
Gregor Lederer
Head of Operations & Partnerships
Go-to-market · institutional outreach · program operations.
Sophia Seidel
Head of Research Ethics
Ethical framing · participant protection · responsible communication.
Start writing
Turn your next finding into a story worth acting on.
Free for academic use. No payment details required for the research preview.