Sarathi

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Home Screen
Self-Assessment Quiz
Community section
AI Chatbot
Consultant section
Video Call Section

Inspiration

Our inspiration for Sarathi comes from the epic "Mahabharata," where Lord Krishna, as Sarathi (charioteer), guided Arjuna through his darkest times. Students preparing for any entrance exam, feel peer pressure, tension about future, sometimes relationship issues too at young age. They can't share it maybe with their parents and also their friends don't have the capacity to understand all these to provide the best solution to them. Studies shows that less than 1 percent students suffering from all these mental health issues can get any proper guidance in right time. They don't find anybody to share their problems with so they go in wrong direction in their life. We aim to be the guiding light for students facing mental health challenges, providing them with support and direction to prevent extreme decisions and foster emotional strength.

What it does

Sarathi is a comprehensive mental health platform for students, offering yoga sessions, self-assessment quizzes, educational articles, and access to professional therapists. It includes features like 24/7 community chat support, audio and video call options, and AI chatbot assistance to guide users and answer general queries.

How we built it

We built Sarathi using a variety of technologies including HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Swiper.js, Netlify for hosting, Vite server, Material UI, Firebase, Git, Bootstrap, and Botsonic AI. The platform integrates various resources and support systems to create a holistic mental health support environment.

Challenges we ran into

One of the significant challenges was ensuring data privacy and security while maintaining a seamless user experience. Another challenge was developing an engaging and supportive community environment that encourages open discussions about mental health.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of creating a platform that can potentially save lives by providing timely mental health support. Our successful integration of various support features like yoga, self-assessment, and professional guidance in a user-friendly manner is a significant achievement.

What we learned

We learned the importance of addressing mental health issues with sensitivity and care. Building a platform that is both technically robust and emotionally supportive requires a deep understanding of user needs and a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space.

What's next for Sarathi

Our next steps include expanding our community outreach to ensure more students are aware of and can benefit from Sarathi. We plan to enhance our AI chatbot capabilities, introduce more interactive community events, and continuously gather user feedback to improve the platform’s effectiveness and user experience.