Therabot: Navigating Mental Health AI Challenges

This chapter explores the development of Therabot, a generative AI therapist, detailing the research and trials undertaken to address mental health effectively. It highlights the profound challenges faced in training the chatbot, particularly in responding to sensitive topics such as depression and suicidal thoughts, and the limitations of text-based interactions. The authors emphasize the importance of ethical considerations and the meticulous efforts taken to refine the chatbot's responses to ensure safety and efficacy in therapeutic communication.