The problem Talking MINDS solves

Mental health conditions now cause 1 in 5 years lived with disability. Around 20% of the world's children and adolescents have a mental health condition, with suicide the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. Approximately one in five people in post-conflict settings have a mental health condition. So, to address this issue of increasing Mental health problem we have come up with "Talking Minds".

Talking Minds is a directory of mental health resources, such as self assessment tools, forum or discussion groups, crisis support, education resources and self-help resources, along with information about various mental health disorders.

Our vision is to create a comprehensive and accessible resource for people seeking information and support for mental health issues. Our website will provide reliable and up-to-date information about different mental health conditions, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

We will also offer a self assessment bot that allows people to assess their own mental health and determine if they may benefit from seeking professional help. The bot will provide personalized recommendations based on the user's responses, including information about local resources and how to access them.

In addition to the self assessment bot, our website will also offer support groups for people who are looking for a safe and supportive community to connect with others who understand what they're going through. These groups will be moderated by trained professionals and will provide a space for people to share their experiences, offer support to one another, and seek guidance from mental health professionals.

Overall, Our vision is to create a website that is a trusted and reliable resource for anyone seeking information and support for mental health issues. We hope to empower people to take charge of their own mental health and find the support and resources they need to live their best lives.

Challenges we ran into

Challenges we ran into:-

1. Connecting Chatbot Machine Learning model with ReactJS frontend.
2. Deployment of Backend made with NodeJS and ExpressJS on a public URL.
3. Writing production ready code for better edge case validation and scalability of the website.
4. Thinking of a full-proof business model focusing on sustainable growth without opting Cash-burn.