AI-Enabled Mental Health Support for Conflict-Affected Communities
Helping people in conflict zones talk about mental health - in their own language, with AI support.
A silent mental health emergency
Conflict and displacement have created a deep and largely invisible mental health crisis across northern Nigeria. Millions of internally displaced people live with trauma, loss, and chronic uncertainty — yet access to mental health care remains severely limited.
1 in 5 adults experiences anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Psychiatrists serve over 220 million people
Among displaced populations, prevalence exceeds 60%
Existing tools fail to serve local-language and low-literacy populations.
Designed for patients.
Built for providers.
Localized mental health screening
Uses adapted versions of PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, and PQ-16 to help identify signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis in culturally appropriate ways.
Culturally relevant psychoeducation
Offers simple, relatable explanations about mental health, grounded in local language, beliefs, and lived experiences.
Risk stratification and early support
Helps identify individuals who may need additional care and guides them toward appropriate next steps.
Voice and text interaction in local languages
Allows users to engage in the way that feels most comfortable, including spoken and written conversations in their own language.
Connections to care and community support
Links users to nearby health facilities, telemedicine services, and trusted community resources when further help is needed.