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Mental Health ChatBot

AI Institute, University of South Carolina, SC, USA

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ACT 01: Information Gathering

Hello X

Hi

I want to ask you some questions regarding your Anxiety Disorder. I understand that you’ve mentioned feeling nervous, but how likely do you feel this way?

These thoughts cross my mind hundreds of times.

Any ideas on what might be causing this?

I have been in a very bad financial condition because of a huge debt, which I am unable to return.

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GAD – 7 Questionnaire

Feeling Nervous, anxious or on edge

Not being able to stop or control worrying

Worrying, too much about different things

Trouble Relaxing

Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

  1. Do you feel nervous or on edge?
  2. How likely do you feel this way?
  3. Any ideas on what maybe causing this?
  4. Have you tried any remedies to feel any better?
  5. Are you also feeling any other symptoms such as jitters or dread.

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Have you tried any remedies to feel less nervous?

I was doing exercises. But those are making me a lot tired, hence unable to work, and end up feeling more nervous.

No

Are you also feeling any other symptoms such as jitters or dread?

Yes, I cannot stop worrying. I am always worried about my financial crisis. Even the XYZ medication has stopped working on it.

Are you also feeling any other symptoms?

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GAD – 7 Questionnaire

Feeling Nervous, anxious or on edge

Not being able to stop or control worrying

Worrying, too much about different things

Trouble Relaxing

Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

  1. Do you feel nervous or on edge?
  2. How likely do you feel this way?
  3. Any ideas on what maybe causing this?
  4. Have you tried any remedies to feel any better?
  5. Are you also feeling any other symptoms such as jitters or dread.
  1. Do you feel not able to stop or control worrying?
  2. How likely do you feel this way?
  3. Any thoughts of what may causing this?
  4. Have you tried any remedies to stop worrying?
  5. Do you feel any other symptoms?

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ACT 02: Detect Suicidal Thought (Parallel to Act 01)

Hello X

Hey

How are you doing today?

I feel low today. I wished that I never wake up. So, I never have to face it. 

Have you actually had any thoughts of killing yourself?

Yes, I’ve had it for a long time now.

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*Contacts 911 Emergency Hotline*

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CSSRS

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ACT 03: Decoding the guidelines

Hello X

Hello

How are you doing today?

I feel low today.

Have you been feeling anxious or nervous?

Yes

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Have you tried taking the XYZ medication prescribed to you?

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No, I haven’t taken it.

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You have been prescribed a taper of 40 mg dose of XYZ and 20 mg dose of ABC, whenever you feel anxious.

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Thank you for telling me that. Appreciate it.

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ACT 04: Conversation Builder

Hi X

Hello

How are you feeling today?

I feel down. I have been doing better with my financial status, but I am still unable to enjoy life and feel sad.

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 Why do you feel so?

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It’s because of getting old memories as nightmares.

Do you want to talk about something else ?

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Yes

*Change the subject – Continues the conversation*

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