NTU leads app-based psychological first aid training in Singapore

NTU Leads App-Based Psychological First Aid Training in Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has launched the country's first AI-powered mobile app for psychological first aid training.

The app features AI-powered role-play simulations, allowing learners to practise recognising distress and offering empathetic support.

The university developed the platform in partnership with the Singapore Red Cross and a local technology vendor to make scalable, AI-enabled mental health education a reality.

The university claims to be the first higher education institution in Singapore to deliver PFA training through a mobile app.

The goal is to bolster mental health preparedness within its community and extend the programme to universities, workplaces, and community settings across Singapore and abroad.

Author's summary: NTU launches AI-powered app for psychological first aid training.

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