October 20, 2025 1 min read

Development of AI companion for mental support

Client: A mental healthcare provider network 

Challenge: A mental healthcare organization sought to strengthen patient care beyond traditional therapy sessions. They faced several pressing challenges:

  • Gaps in ongoing support: nearly 80% of patients felt anxious or uncertain between scheduled sessions, especially in the evenings or on weekends. 
  • Resource constraints: The capability of therapists to respond to after-hours emergencies was limited, covering only about one-third of requests.

  • Interrupted treatment continuity: Patients, especially those recovering from addiction, experienced higher relapse rates due to the absence of timely support during critical moments.

  • Insufficient documentation: There were gaps in monitoring and addressing patient situations that emerged between therapy sessions, which limited timely interventions.

Solution: ZONE3000 developed an AI-powered digital companion / assistant system to provide continual support and early detection. Key components included:

  • An AI companion that could engage users 24/7 using natural language responses 

  • Crisis detection logic: pattern recognition to flag early signs of distress and send alerts to therapists 

  • Secure messaging and encrypted communication, ensuring privacy and compliance 

  • A therapist dashboard / interface to input protocols, monitor alerts, and view patient context

Technology used

  • ChatGPT / NLP engine for natural language understanding and response generation

  • Flask for API / backend logic 

  • PostgreSQL for data storage 

  • Angular for frontend / user interface 

  • Encryption / data security mechanisms to protect sensitive health data

Results 

  • 24/7 support achieved, with 72% positive feedback on AI responses

  • Feelings of isolation between sessions decreased by 28% 

  • Early intervention success rose by 23% thanks to proactive alerting 

  • Therapy session efficiency improved by 17%, aided by better documentation and continuity.

 

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