{"experience_type": "Previous Experience", "emotion_type": "depression", "problem_type": "ongoing depression", "situation": "I have struggled with depression for a while but recently it seems to be getting worse, with no clear reason.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "4", "empathy": "4", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "3"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Good afternoon how may I help you today?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Hello there. I'm suffering with increased depression and I'm not quite clear why.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any change in your routine as of lately?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "No not really. I have suffered from depression before but it seems to have spiked recently. The only thing that is different these days is lockdown. I think that's the same for everyone.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "These past few months has been extremely difficult. In the past, what did you do for your depression?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "I saw a psychiatrist face to face but only once every month. I've always had a low mood but now I'm anxious that it will continue to get worse.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Talking to a professional is always ideal. Is there a way to see that psychiatrist again?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Since lockdown haven't spoken to her but maybe she can do a video call. At the start it was fine, I was feeling just as I always have but I don't want this to get any worse. What if she isn't available?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It wouldn't hurt to try and reach out. If she isn't available, there are other services.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "What like support groups etc? I'm also sure this isn't just related to lockdown and not seeing my specialist. It's weird and a little concerning to be honest.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Not necessarily support groups, but more like psychiatry apps where a trained professional is available via chat, or video and its specifically through the app.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "I hadn't thought of that. I know there are a few of these nowadays.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "There a lot more since Covid began in March, so it's worth as a backup plan if your doctor isn't available. Sometimes its good to have options.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I'll start a plan and seeing if I can see my usual therapist and go from there. Sometimes it just helps talk it through depression stops you from seeing things clearly. Do you have any experience with mental health issues?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "After my son was born I developed Post Partem depression and anxiety. It wasn't until almost a year and half after he was born to realize it.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "That must have been difficult to deal with. Mental health affects so many people in so many ways. It's good that it's recognised these days at least.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It was. Luckily I had my doctor to help me. Family members meant well but chalked it up to \"that's what its like to be a mom\" but it is more than that.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I think this is why it's always best to see a professional. I really should try to reconnect with mine.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I agree. There is a lot of well meaning advice out there, but its best to see a professional to really help you.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Thanks for the chat, it has helped me put things in perspective.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm glad I could help. I hope you get to speak with your psychiatrist, or at least find a good one through an app.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Thank you!", "speaker": "usr"}], "seeker_question1": "It was good to lay this role. I enjoyed it.", "seeker_question2": "No", "supporter_question1": "No", "supporter_question2": "not at the moment"}