Optimizing telemental health with live artificial intelligence clinical scaffolding and feedback

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Accepting Trainees?

No

This project aims to develop a clinical scaffolding system to enhance telemental health care by providing real-time coaching and actionable suggestions during video-based sessions. Modeled after live supervision methodologies, it supports clinicians by identifying intervention targets and offering text-based coaching prompts to guide care. Unlike automated chatbots, this approach enables clinicians to adapt suggestions to patient needs, balancing automation with oversight for safer AI-supported mental healthcare. The proposed in-session support will facilitate efficient implementation of strategies and clinician skill development. This project seeks to enhance data privacy by processing all data on-device and avoiding external data transfers.

Project Period:
January 1, 2025 — December 31, 2025

Funding Type(s):
Philanthropy

Funder(s):
Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions

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Geographic Area(s):
National

Practice Type(s):
Online/remote/apps/social media

Patient Population(s):
Adults

Targeted Condition(s):
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, General Mental Well-Being, Psychosis, Serious Mental Illness, Substance use disorders/misuse