CBT - Mental Health Companion-AI-Powered Mental Health Aid

Example

A user enters a thought that has been causing them distress, such as 'I always fail my exams,' and the assistant guides them through a process of challenging this thought by examining the evidence for and against it, and helping them formulate a more balanced perspective.

Scenario

Sarah, a college student, struggles with academic anxiety and uses the Companion to help reframe her negative thoughts about her performance. The Companion walks her through creating a more realistic thought, such as 'Sometimes I do well, sometimes I don’t, but I can always try to improve.'

Example

The assistant suggests experiments where users test the validity of their negative predictions by engaging in a planned activity and then reflecting on the outcome, contrary to their initial belief.

Scenario

John, who fears social rejection, might be guided to initiate a conversation with a colleague, predicting the colleague will dismiss him. The experiment could reveal that the colleague was friendly, thus challenging John's negative prediction about the interaction.

Example

Guided relaxation exercises or mindfulness meditations tailored to reduce acute stress and promote a peaceful mental state.

Scenario

Lisa feels overwhelmed at work and uses the Companion for a quick guided breathing exercise, which helps her manage her stress levels and refocus on her tasks with a clearer mind.

Example

Users can log their moods, thoughts, and feelings over time, and the Companion can help visualize this data to identify patterns and measure progress.

Scenario

Alex logs his daily anxiety levels and reviews the trends weekly with the Companion, helping him understand triggers and the effectiveness of the coping strategies he’s been employing.