Abstract: A message program for managing mood or motivation may have greater impact on a user if it is personalization. To create such a personalized message, a system may first receive user information. In one embodiment, a template file is then selected. The personalized media program file is created using the template file and data from or based on the user information. For example, the user's name may be inserted in several locations, as indicated by the template file. In some embodiments, the personalized media program is based on a chosen theme. The personalized media program is then delivered to the user. The user information may include a goal desired by the user. This goal may be received by the user or by a medical professional having a relationship with the user.