Dr Angela Lim and Michael Connolly – Auckland
Clearhead mental health app chatbot
Clearhead runs a mental health support platform, designed by NZ doctors, to empower New Zealanders to find the help they need using an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Since March 2020, Clearhead has seen record usage of its free online mental health platform, with a massive spike in anxiety-based concerns related to COVID-19 infection, domestic violence, difficulties, juggling life demands, and unemployment.
One of the key groups that reached out to Clearhead has been friends and family looking for advice on supporting their loved ones.
The TSB Good Stuff grant will support an extension of Clearhead’s current website and app, with the introduction of a new chatbot to support people caring for loved ones suffering mental distress with a step by step guide.