Abstract: Mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression are increasing globally, yet access to timely and affordable psychological support remains limited. To address this gap, AI-powered mental health catboats have emerged as a scalable and accessible solution. These catboats leverage Natural Language Processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, and machine learning techniques to engage users in empathetic conversations, provide self-help resources, and offer coping strategies such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based exercises. Available 24/7, they ensure privacy, anonymity, and continuous support, thereby reducing stigma and encouraging users to seek help. While not a replacement for professional therapy, such catboats can complement existing mental health services by providing early intervention, mood tracking, and crisis management features.

Keywords: AI Chatbots, Mental Health Support, Natural Language Processing, Sentiment Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Well-being.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2025.121015