Mental Health Chatbot

Description:

The Personalized Mental Healthcare Chatbot is an AI-powered application designed to support users in managing their mental health and wellbeing. Leveraging evidence-based advice and AI capabilities, this chatbot provides users with personalized guidance, empowering them to take control of their mental health. The application automates mental health assistance, offering valuable resources and engaging interactions to create a supportive user experience.

Features:

• AI-Powered Conversations: Delivers personalized responses using advanced AI models for mental health support.
• Evidence-Based Guidance: Offers mental health advice grounded in reliable and scientifically backed information.
• Text and Voice Support: Includes speech recognition functionality to interact with users through voice commands.
• Interactive Interface: Utilizes Streamlit to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
• Custom Dataset Integration: Operates on a predefined dataset (AI_MENTAL_HEALTH.csv) for tailored advice and recommendations.
• OpenAI Integration: Enhances conversational quality using OpenAI's advanced natural language processing capabilities.

Requirements:

To run this application, ensure you have the following:

• Python Version: Python 3.7 or higher.
• Libraries:
  • streamlit: For creating the interactive interface.
  • openai: For leveraging AI conversational capabilities.
  • pandas: For handling the AI_MENTAL_HEALTH.csv dataset.
  • speech_recognition: For enabling voice interaction with the chatbot.

Instructions:

1. Clone or Download the Repository: Clone this repository or download it as a ZIP file and extract it to your local machine.

2. Navigate to the Project Directory: Open a terminal and navigate to the project folder where the files are located.

3. Install Required Dependencies: Run the following command in the terminal to install all necessary Python packages:

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   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Application: Execute the chatbot script by running the following command:

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   python Personalized_Mental_Healthcare-Chatbot.py

5. Prepare the Dataset: Ensure the AI_MENTAL_HEALTH.csv file is in the same directory as the Python script. This file is essential for the chatbot to function.

6. Launch the Chatbot: The chatbot interface will open in your default web browser. Interact with it using text input or voice commands for personalized mental health support.