TheraBot - An AI Therapist Chatbot

An AI-powered web application designed to provide emotional support and mental health guidance using OpenAI API.

Features

• Conversational AI: Powered by GPT-4-turbo (OpenAI)
• Sentiment Analysis: Detects user emotions
• Responsive Web Interface: Built with Next.js and TailwindCSS
• Anonymous user interactions
• Uses history for context

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS
• AI Models: OpenAI GPT-4-turbo
• NLP Tools: Sentiment.js

Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/dinakajoy/TheraBot.git ai-therapist-chatbot
cd ai-therapist-chatbot

Install Dependencies

npm install

Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key

Run the Application

Development Mode

npm run dev

Production Mode

npm run build && npm start

How It Works

1. User inputs a message.
2. Sentiment Analysis determines mood (positive, negative, neutral).
3. AI Model (GPT-4-turbo) generates an appropriate response.
4. Response is displayed in a chat UI.

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Disclaimer: This chatbot is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you need help, please consult a licensed therapist.