MentalEase: Designing an Empathetic AI Assistant for Student Mental Health

Helping students manage stress, anxiety, and burnout through anonymous, AI-powered emotional support


Problem :

Many students today silently struggle with mental health challenges โ€” especially around academic pressure, failure, and social isolation. But they often donโ€™t seek help due to:

Fear of judgment

Lack of support systems

Over time, this builds into:

Anxiety, depression, and burnout

Negative self-talk and hopelessness

๐Ÿ“‰ The worst part? Most students go through this alone and unnoticed.