A Prompt Engineering Framework for Large Language Model–Based Mental Health Chatbots: Conceptual Framework
Overview
This conceptual paper introduces MIND-SAFE, a framework for designing prompt engineering strategies in LLM-based mental health chatbots. It outlines a layered architecture that integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT with proactive risk detection and ethical safeguards. The resource is intended for developers and researchers seeking to align AI tools with clinical principles and responsible AI standards.
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- Sorio Boit (Grand Valley State University), Rajvardhan Patil (Grand Valley State University)
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- 2025-09-26
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- gold
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- 10.2196/75078
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- 11
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@article{allodium:3df613331c544b51,
title = {A Prompt Engineering Framework for Large Language Model–Based Mental Health Chatbots: Conceptual Framework},
author = {Sorio Boit and Rajvardhan Patil},
year = {2025},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/75078},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/75078}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - A Prompt Engineering Framework for Large Language Model–Based Mental Health Chatbots: Conceptual Framework AU - Boit, Sorio AU - Patil, Rajvardhan PY - 2025 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/75078 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/75078 ER -
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Boit, S., & Patil, R. (2025). A Prompt Engineering Framework for Large Language Model–Based Mental Health Chatbots: Conceptual Framework. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/75078
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