How one Malaysian mathematician is using AI to make mental healthcare accessible


Nurnadiah says having an award like this will encourage more women to participate in science. Photo: Azhar Mahfof/The Star

When she was growing up, Dr Nurnadiah Zamri remembers liking English more than mathematics.But when she started to realise how impactful mathematics can be when it comes to solving real-world problems, she began to develop a deeper passion for numbers.

Today, the senior lecturer at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Kuala Terengganu is working on developing a hybrid AI-driven mental health chatbot which provides early intervention, tools for self-help, emotional pattern detection and referrals to qualified therapists.

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