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Summary

This study developed HoMemeTown Dr. CareSam, an advanced AI chatbot for cross-lingual mental health support. The chatbot showed high user satisfaction and outperformed existing digital tools, indicating its potential for accessible mental well-being care.

Keywords:

ChatGPT 4.0 Dr. CareSam HoMemeTown Korean students LLM cross-lingual cultural sensitivity large language model localization mental health chatbot pilot testing

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Area of Science:

Digital mental health interventions
Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Cross-lingual mental health support

Background:

Mental health chatbots offer accessible support, building on prior research for Korean college students.
Previous digital interventions highlighted needs for more advanced, AI-driven solutions.
This study addresses limitations by exploring sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mental health support.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate HoMemeTown Dr. CareSam, an advanced cross-lingual chatbot using ChatGPT 4.0.
To provide personalized, culturally sensitive mental health support in English and Korean.
To offer an accessible and user-friendly interface for young adults.

Main Methods:

A mixed methods pilot study with 20 Korean young adults (ages 18-27).
Development using GPT API, incorporating gratitude journal and risk detection features.
Evaluation via quantitative surveys, qualitative feedback, and comparative analysis with other LLM chatbots and digital therapy tools (Woebot, Happify).

Main Results:

High user satisfaction reported for positivity, support, empathy, and active listening.
Areas for improvement identified in professionalism, content complexity, and personalization.
Statistically significant performance differences observed compared to other LLM chatbots and digital therapy tools.

Conclusions:

HoMemeTown Dr. CareSam demonstrates potential as a cross-lingual mental health tool with high user satisfaction.
The chatbot shows comparative advantages over existing digital interventions.
Further research with larger sample sizes and clinical trials is recommended to enhance features and integration.