A Voice-Based Personal Assistant for Mental Health in Kreol Morisien
Table 1
Description of conversational flows.
CF
Skill
Description
CF1
Greeting and responding to greetings
In this conversational flow, the system greets the user and asks the user whether he/she is well. In case the user is well, then the system gives an audio response stating that he is very happy and the person is better. In case the person is not well then, the system thanks the user for sharing his state of mind and requests that the user choose between a number of options
CF2
Advise on how to control feelings
User input is “I cannot control my feelings.” The system gives a series of recommendations and activities to do, e.g., accept one’s feelings or meet a friend. The user is then invited to say whether the system has been able to help
CF3
Advise on procrastination
User input is “I am procrastinating.” The system gives motivational and organizational advice, and then, the user is then invited to say whether the system has been able to help
CF4
Advise on what to do when the person does not have anyone to talk to
User input is “I do not have anyone to talk to.” The system advises on how to socialize
CF5
Advise on how a person can adapt to a situation
User input is “I cannot adapt to this current situation.” The system gives advise on how to deal with difficult situations/
CF6
Advise on fear
User input is “I am afraid.” Systems give instructions for deep breathing
CF7
Advise on studies
User input is “I cannot study.” Systems gives advice on good sleep habits and how to study
CF8
Ask if advise was helpful
User input is “fine” or “not fine.” System will request the user to say only these two options
CF9
Play music/show article
If the user input was “not fine,” then the system will ask whether the user wants it to play music or show an article, and based on the user’s selection, the system will do one of the tasks
