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Towards an advanced mental health assessment system in minority languages
What is a Minority Language ?
A minority language is an idiom spoken by a minority of the population in a given territory, in competition with one or more other majority or dominant languages: provincial, regional, national or ethnic linguistic minorities.
A minoritized language is an idiom that has suffered marginalization, persecution or even prohibition at some point in the history of its speakers.
Examples of Minority Languages (diverse statuts)
- French and English by province in Canada
- French, Spanish, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Samoan and Carolinian in the United States
- Welsh, Cornish, Scottish Gaelic in the United Kingdom
- Occitan, Breton and Corsican in France
- Galician, Basque, Catalan in Spain
- Sorbian, Danish, Frisian, Romani in Germany
Mental Health in a Minority Language
Mental health may be linked to cultural identity and vary according to local psychosocial factors. Some minority languages may have specific forms of expression or terms to describe distress and associated emotions, which do not always have equivalents in majority languages.
Similarly, the way in which stress is expressed may be influenced by psycholinguistic norms. For example, some cultures may encourage open expression of emotions, while others may value restraint.
Finally, minority language communities may have specific rituals, practices or strategies for expressing and managing stress or anxiety, such as ceremonies, songs or stories.
AI for mental health in minority languages
The potential of artificial intelligence in terms of language models and machine learning can be put at the service of health professionals to improve the consideration of diversity and the assessment of mental health difficulties directly in minority languages, without going through translation or interpretation, for the sake of greater precision and better inclusion.
Intelligent Communication
in Mental Health
Accessibility & Availability
Chatbots and virtual assistants can offer 24/7 support, allowing minority communities to access mental health advice and resources at any time.
This is especially helpful for people who may feel uncomfortable talking about their mental health issues in person.
Improved efficiency
AI tools can be used to train mental health professionals, providing them with simulations and interactive scenarios to improve their knowledge and skills.
AI can help therapists by providing detailed analyses of behaviors and symptoms, which helps to better understand the needs of minority communities.
Precision & Personnalization
AI can analyze large amounts of data to personalize treatments and interventions based on the specific needs of each minority person.
This allows for more personalized care plans and tailoring treatments to minority communities.
Reducing
Stigma
AI platforms often allow users to remain anonymous, which can encourage people to seek help without fear of judgment or stigma.
Virtual interactions can be perceived as more confidential, which can encourage minority communities to share their concerns more freely.
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