AI-Powered Mental Health Chatbot: A Research Paper

Abstract: Mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, affect millions worldwide, yet many individuals refrain from seeking professional help due to stigma, accessibility challenges, and financialconstraints.ThispaperpresentsanAIpoweredmentalhealthchatbotdesignedtoprovide empathetic, accessible, and anonymous emotional support using Generative AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The chatbot offers 24/7 availability, confidential conversations, and self-care recommendations while ensuring data privacy and security. Through comparison with existingsolutions, thisstudyhighlightsits superiorcontextualawarenessandengagementfeatures. Future enhancements, including voice-based interaction and multilingual support, are explored.