Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ247294

Chotbot for Mental Health Support

Authors(2) :-G. Srikanth, B. Rupa Devi

A chatbot is a software that analyses and comprehends user queries using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) techniques, then provides intelligent responses that are humanlike. Conversational agents serving as a go-between for the user and the system. The goal of the chatbot therapist is to encourage individuals to improve their mental health and offer daily discussions to those who are suffering from mental illness (stress, anxiety, or depression). Most of these treatments are offered without charge and at any time. In an online discussion, people tend to be more receptive than in person conversations. The technique of employing chatbots is necessary to keep users motivated on a daily basis and to educate people about the alternatives that technology offers.Numerous studies and publications have been written suggesting the use of chatbots for effective therapy. The various conversational agents that are now used in psychiatry and their functions in diagnosing, treating, and analyzing mental disease.A World Health Organization report states that 29% of the 15,000 Mental Health applications are dedicated to mental health.Chatbots are a practical and effective way to receive psychological support through your smartphone; this is also referred to as "lowering barriers to therapy." "These bots' accessibility is their most evident advantage; you may interact with them whenever you'd like and ask for help from these clever bots.Creating a conversational interface experience that is domain-specific is one of the primary problems. The chatbot's user interface is somewhat complex since, as conversations progress, expectations also arise. To satisfy these expectations, design patterns must be customized to work across many domains. Anybody can benefit greatly from the Chatbot, which is accessible to everyone at all time via an internet connection and an interface.

Authors and Affiliations

G. Srikanth
Associate Professor, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
B. Rupa Devi
Post Graduate, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

AI Therapy, Emotional Support Bot, Psychological Assistance, Behavioural Health Chat, Mental Wellness AI, Therapeutic Chatbot, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotional Intelligence AI, Mental Health Counselling Bot

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 2 | March-April 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-04-30
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 427-434
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ247294
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

G. Srikanth, B. Rupa Devi, "Chotbot for Mental Health Support", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp.427-434, March-April.2024
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ247294

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