AKILI BORA: A Mental Health Mobile Application for depression and suicidal behavior prevention, early detection, and response among youths.
Embarking on an 18-month journey across Embu and Kiambu counties, the Akili Bora App project targets adolescents and young adults at universities. Our mission is clear as we aim to revolutionize mental health screening and prevention. Through our app, we’re deploying a customized chatbot to tackle mental health-related queries to engage our audience and resonate with them. By blending technology with cultural relevance, we’re paving the way for accessible and effective mental health support, shaping brighter futures for our youth.
As part of our progress, we have initiated a clinical trial and intervention process to ensure the app’s efficacy and user impact. This involves testing the chatbot’s performance with affected users, collecting user feedback, and refining its responses to cater to diverse mental health needs. Through these trials, we aim to validate the app’s capability to improve mental health outcomes, ensuring it serves as a reliable and transformative tool for our target audience.
