Virtual Health Assistants: Development and Applications in Mental Health Support

Explore the development and implementation of virtual health assistants (VHAs) in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the use of online verified mental health resources for creating ChatGPT-like VHAs, with a focus on safety and ethical considerations. Examine various past and contemporary AI-based VHAs, including a demonstration of ALLEVIATE-MH, a mental health assistance VHA developed at the AI Institute at UofSC. Gain insights into the potential of AI and natural language processing in supporting individuals with mental health concerns, and understand the crucial aspects of responsible VHA development.