New AI chatbot could revolutionize mental health

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A University of 蓝莓视频 student developed an AI-powered app to help people exhibiting early signs of a mental health condition.听

Described as 鈥測our daily mental health coach,鈥 the app, Doro, offers 30-minute chat sessions where users can express their concerns and feelings about anything. From feeling overwhelmed with an assignment to self-esteem issues, the chatbot can suggest various cognitive and behavioural techniques commonly used by therapists like journaling, exposure or mindfulness.听听

鈥淒oro can address any risk factors for mental health like stress, relationship challenges or loneliness to prevent any escalation,鈥 says co-creator. 鈥淔or example, if someone鈥檚 schedule is stressful, Doro could help with planning.鈥澨

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