Digital Breakthrough: AI-Powered Mental Health Support for Rural Indian Girls
Researchers from India and the UK are collaborating on a £5.3 million project to scale up an AI-enabled digital mental health program for adolescent girls in rural India. The initiative, involving institutions like Imperial College London and Wysa, aims to address anxiety and low mood using culturally adapted AI chatbots.
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An ambitious £5.3 million project is underway to bring AI-powered mental health support to adolescent girls in rural India. This international collaboration, revealed during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, includes leading institutions such as Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, and Milaan Foundation.
The project aims to adapt and test an AI chatbot designed for girls experiencing anxiety and low mood, particularly in low-resource settings. Funded by Wellcome, the research will assess whether AI interventions can address mental health disparities among young girls, who face barriers like limited autonomy and restricted access to technology.
Wysa, a digital mental health platform, will deliver the AI tool. With backing from partners including the UK's NHS, this culturally adapted program aspires to become a beacon of support for young girls battling mental health challenges amidst significant social and technological hurdles.
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