4 papers
Explore LLM-enabled Tools to Facilitate Imaginal Exposure Exercises for Social Anxiety
Yimeng Wang, Yinzhou Wang, Alicia Hong +1
Social anxiety (SA) is a prevalent mental health challenge that significantly impacts daily social interactions. Imaginal Exposure (IE), a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techni…
Exploring Customizable Interactive Tools for Therapeutic Homework Support in Mental Health Counseling
Yimeng Wang, Liabette Escamilla, Yinzhou Wang +2
Therapeutic homework (i.e., tasks assigned by therapists for clients to complete between sessions) is essential for effective psychotherapy, yet therapists often interpret fragment…
Understanding Attitudes and Trust of Generative AI Chatbots for Social Anxiety Support
Yimeng Wang, Yinzhou Wang, Kelly Crace +1
Social anxiety (SA) has become increasingly prevalent. Traditional coping strategies often face accessibility challenges. Generative AI (GenAI), known for their knowledgeable and c…
Evaluating an LLM-Powered Chatbot for Cognitive Restructuring: Insights from Mental Health Professionals
Yinzhou Wang, Yimeng Wang, Ye Xiao +5
Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) promise to expand mental health interventions by emulating therapeutic techniques, potentially easing barriers to care. Yet ther…