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Episode: Good Tech: Chatbot “Are You OK?” offers real-time support advice
Description: When someone opens up about their struggles, many of us want to help—but don’t know how. Are You OK? is a mental wellness chatbot designed to guide peer supporters through difficult conversations with empathy and care. On Good Tech, Benny Lim, UX designer and project lead behind Are You OK?, shares how the tool uses AI, professional input, and real-world peer support practices to help everyday people show up better for those in need. From Telegram-based real-time advice to roleplay training for volunteers, discover how this tool is making emotional support more accessible—and more human...