{"id":4484,"date":"2021-01-07T04:55:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T04:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/07\/its-pretty-cool-university-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-target-pandemic-stress-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2021-01-07T04:55:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T04:55:32","slug":"its-pretty-cool-university-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-target-pandemic-stress-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/07\/its-pretty-cool-university-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-target-pandemic-stress-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"‘It’s Pretty Cool’: University Uses Artificial Intelligence To Target Pandemic Stress On Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘It’s Pretty Cool’: University Uses Artificial Intelligence To Target Pandemic Stress On Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) \u2013<\/strong> Mental health was a top concern on college campuses even before the pandemic added the stress of remote learning, financial strain and isolation. But now there\u2019s help from a unlikely source.<\/p>\n

Texas State University<\/a> in San Marcos is deploying \u201cAt-Risk Mental Health for Students,\u201d a virtual mental health program that uses artificial intelligence and a virtual coach to help prepare students, faculty and staff for difficult conversations without being judgmental or making people defensive.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example: \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen you in class since Professor Brown wanted to meet with you. How\u2019d that go?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCOVID-19 has been devastating on the mental health of students,\u201d says Glenn Albright, co-founder and director of research at Kognito<\/a>, the health simulation company that developed the program.<\/p>\n

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Mental health was a top concern on college campuses before the pandemic, but online learning, financial stress and isolation are adding to the pressure students face. https:\/\/t.co\/ArIiCwR597<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) December 19, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The At-Risk Mental Health for Students<\/a> simulation lets participants use their own communication style by choosing to follow up, relate or express concern. Then, a virtual coach provides real-time feedback.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe feel less anxiety in role play with a virtual human because we feel less judged. It\u2019s pretty cool. It\u2019s a very unique learning experience,\u201d Albright told CBS affiliate KEYE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About 4,000 students have gone through the training so far (anyone affiliated with Texas State University can access the Kognito mental health training program by logging in here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The University also offers in-person training for suicide intervention. But the virtual simulations are especially beneficial during the pandemic because everyone can do them from the safety of their homes, says Richard Martinez, a psychologist at Texas State.<\/p>\n

\u201cFolks sometimes can have nervousness or anxiety around, \u2018Okay, I\u2019m noticing some warning signs based on this student\u2019s change in behavior or attendance. What do I do? How do I bring this up? I don\u2019t want to offend them. I want to show that I care, but I don\u2019t know what words to use.\u2019 This helps them have that practice,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Published at Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:45:00 +0000<\/p>\n

‘It’s Pretty Cool’: University Uses Artificial Intelligence To Target Pandemic Stress On Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) \u2013<\/strong> Mental health was a top concern on college campuses even before the pandemic added the stress of remote learning, financial strain and isolation. But now there\u2019s help from a unlikely source.<\/p>\n

Texas State University<\/a> in San Marcos is deploying \u201cAt-Risk Mental Health for Students,\u201d a virtual mental health program that uses artificial intelligence and a virtual coach to help prepare students, faculty and staff for difficult conversations without being judgmental or making people defensive.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example: \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen you in class since Professor Brown wanted to meet with you. How\u2019d that go?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCOVID-19 has been devastating on the mental health of students,\u201d says Glenn Albright, co-founder and director of research at Kognito<\/a>, the health simulation company that developed the program.<\/p>\n

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Mental health was a top concern on college campuses before the pandemic, but online learning, financial stress and isolation are adding to the pressure students face. https:\/\/t.co\/ArIiCwR597<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) December 19, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The At-Risk Mental Health for Students<\/a> simulation lets participants use their own communication style by choosing to follow up, relate or express concern. Then, a virtual coach provides real-time feedback.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe feel less anxiety in role play with a virtual human because we feel less judged. It\u2019s pretty cool. It\u2019s a very unique learning experience,\u201d Albright told CBS affiliate KEYE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About 4,000 students have gone through the training so far (anyone affiliated with Texas State University can access the Kognito mental health training program by logging in here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The University also offers in-person training for suicide intervention. But the virtual simulations are especially beneficial during the pandemic because everyone can do them from the safety of their homes, says Richard Martinez, a psychologist at Texas State.<\/p>\n

\u201cFolks sometimes can have nervousness or anxiety around, \u2018Okay, I\u2019m noticing some warning signs based on this student\u2019s change in behavior or attendance. What do I do? How do I bring this up? I don\u2019t want to offend them. I want to show that I care, but I don\u2019t know what words to use.\u2019 This helps them have that practice,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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