New 'Battle Buddy' App Aims to Support Veterans' Mental Health with AI Assistant and Wellness Tools

Suicide remains a leading cause of death for veterans, spurring development of support tools like the "Battle Buddy" app.
"Battle Buddy" features an AI-powered virtual assistant that checks in on veterans' mental health and teaches coping skills.
The app can connect veterans to emergency services if needed and help them build a safety plan.
"Battle Buddy" leverages smartphone features like music and walking routes to soothe users.
Researchers hope the app can bridge gaps in mental health support, though not fully replace in-person therapy.

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