Eliza Mental Health Telegram Bot

Eliza Mental Health Bot is a sophisticated AI-powered tool designed to offer mental health support via the Telegram platform. It is programmed to understand and respond to user inputs in a sensitive and supportive manner, offering comfort and guidance.

The bot is named after the original ELIZA chatbot from the 1960s, which was one of the first programs developed to mimic the responses of a psychotherapist in a therapy session.

How It Works

Eliza uses AI to engage in supportive conversations with users on Telegram. The bot listens, responds thoughtfully, and guides users through moments of emotional difficulty.

AI Model Evolution

The project started with OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models, and later transitioned to using Claude, a highly responsive and intelligent AI model from Anthropic. This transition improved the quality and sensitivity of the bot's responses.

Technical Stack

• Node.js for the backend development
• Telegram Bot API for platform integration
• Claude by Anthropic as the AI model powering conversations

Throughout the project, I gained valuable skills in working with the Telegram platform and integrating it with AI models. I learned how to iterate through exercises using AI guidance and developed the code in Node.js to create a fully functional Telegram bot.

Try It Out

If you have Telegram, you can try Eliza Mental Health Coach right now: @eliza_mental_health_bot

Future Plans

• Incorporating voice message transcription and analysis
• Launching the product on social media platforms like Product Hunt
• Seeking partnerships with relevant therapy and medical channels to expand reach and impact

Important Disclaimer

While Eliza aims to provide immediate emotional support, it is not a replacement for professional mental health services. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or contact your local emergency services.