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Safehavens Chatbot is a fine-tuned version of the Llama 2 open-source language model, specifically designed to assist adolescents in therapeutic and mental health support scenarios. This model leverages advanced natural language processing capabilities to provide empathetic, insightful, and supportive responses, making it a useful tool for therapists, counselors, and adolescent individuals seeking mental health support.
## Features
- **Empathetic Response Generation**: Safehavens Chatbot generates responses that are empathetic and understanding, helping users feel heard and supported.
- **Therapeutic Techniques**: Incorporates various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
- **Customizable Interactions**: Allows customization to better align with specific therapeutic approaches and individual client needs.
- **Scalable Support**: Provides a scalable solution to support mental health professionals by offering preliminary support and engagement with clients.
## Training Dataset
Safehavens Chatbot is trained on a curated Adolescent Therapy Dataset.
## Ethical Considerations
### Confidentiality and Privacy
- **Data Anonymization**: All training data is anonymized to protect the privacy of individuals.
- **Usage Guidelines**: Users are encouraged to use Safehavens Chatbot as a supplementary tool, not as a replacement for professional therapy.
### Bias and Fairness
- **Bias Mitigation**: Efforts have been made to minimize biases in the training data, but users should remain aware of potential biases in AI-generated responses.
- **Inclusivity**: The model is designed to be inclusive and supportive of diverse backgrounds and identities.
### Risk Factors
- **Not a Substitute for Professional Help**: Safehavens Chatbot is not a licensed therapist and should not replace professional mental health services. It is intended to provide support and should be used in conjunction with professional guidance.
- **Risk of Misuse**: There is a risk of misuse in sensitive scenarios. Users should be cautious and ensure that the tool is used ethically and responsibly.
- **Monitoring and Feedback**: Continuous monitoring and user feedback are essential to improve the model's performance and address any issues that arise.
## Usage
To use Safehavens Chatbot, follow these steps:
1. **Installation**: Ensure you have the necessary software and dependencies installed to run Llama 2-based models.
2. **Loading the Model**: Load the Safehavens Chatbot model using your preferred AI framework.
3. **Customization**: Customize the interaction settings based on the specific needs of your therapy sessions or support requirements.
4. **Engage**: Start interacting with Safehavens Chatbot, keeping in mind the ethical guidelines and limitations.
## Contributions
We welcome contributions from the community to help improve Safehavens Chatbot.
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By using Safehavens Chatbot, you agree to adhere to the ethical guidelines and acknowledge the limitations and risks associated with AI-generated therapeutic support.