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      Best Practices for Designing Chatbots in Mental Healthcare – A Case Study on iHelpr

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      Proceedings of the 32nd International BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference (HCI)
      Human Computer Interaction Conference
      4 - 6 July 2018
      Chatbot, Microsoft Bot Framework, Mental healthcare, Screening instruments, Coping mechanisms, E-learning, Chatbot Usability, Chatbot Development, Chatbot Methodology, Ethical considerations
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            This paper outlines the design and development of a chatbot called iHelpr for mental healthcare that 1) administers self-assessment instruments/scales, 2) provides wellbeing and self-help guidance and information, all within a conversational interface. Chatbots are becoming more prevalent in our daily lives, with bots available to provide the user with daily weather forecasts, book holidays, and even converse with a virtual therapist. It is predicted that users may soon prefer to complete tasks using a conversational interface that are traditionally done through a webpage or mobile application. In the context of mental healthcare, demand exceeds supply, waiting lists are ever growing, and populations in rural communities still struggle to access mental healthcare. Chatbots can be utilised to improve and broaden access to mental healthcare. When designing chatbots for mental healthcare, there are further considerations, such as managing risk and ethical considerations. Furthermore, usability and the design of conversational flow are important factors to consider when developing chatbots for any domain. This paper outlines best practices and experiences extrapolated from developing the iHelpr chatbot.

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            July 2018
            July 2018
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            [0001]Ulster University

            Belfast, N. Ireland
            [0002]Inspire Workplaces

            Belfast, N. Ireland
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            10.14236/ewic/HCI2018.129
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            © Cameron et al. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd. Proceedings of British HCI 2018. Belfast, UK.

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            Proceedings of the 32nd International BCS Human Computer Interaction Conference
            HCI
            32
            Belfast, UK
            4 - 6 July 2018
            Electronic Workshops in Computing (eWiC)
            Human Computer Interaction Conference
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            1477-9358 BCS Learning & Development

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            Electronic Workshops in Computing

            Applied computer science,Computer science,Security & Cryptology,Graphics & Multimedia design,General computer science,Human-computer-interaction
            Chatbot,Microsoft Bot Framework,Mental healthcare,Screening instruments,Coping mechanisms,E-learning,Chatbot Usability,Chatbot Development,Chatbot Methodology,Ethical considerations

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