The problem PeacePal solves

PeacePal is a nostalgic journey back to the 90s, offering a unique interface reminiscent of classic games from that era. Designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to one's childhood, PeacePal aims to provide guidance and support for users dealing with mental health challenges. The chatbot offers empathetic conversations, soothing music, and helpful advice, all within a retro-inspired graphical user interface. So, take a step back in time, relive your childhood memories, and embark on a journey toward mental well-being with PeacePal.

Challenges we ran into

Intents and Schema-Free Responses: Our quest for a suitable JSON file posed a challenge, as we aimed for a chatbot capable of dynamic responses without imposing a specific user schema.
Precision in Mental Health Dataset: Acquiring an accurate mental health dataset became crucial for practical model training, presenting its own hurdles.
Timeline Pressures and OpenAI Pivot: The hackathon's tight timeline led us to opt for OpenAI initially. However, due to constraints with the premium version, we pivoted to Stack AI, a no-code generative AI platform, to expedite development.
Frontend Integration Challenges: Integrating the React frontend proved challenging, prompting a shift to Tkinter, Python's GUI library, for a seamless fusion of backend and frontend elements.
Music Integration and Library Choosing: Selecting the appropriate library for integrating music functionality added complexity, requiring careful consideration of factors such as compatibility, features, and ease of integration.