LAPARA Project
Mental Health Screening Platform
Objective
Create a comprehensive mental health screening and monitoring platform that provides accessible, AI-powered mental health assessment tools for the Filipino population.
Key Features
- •Multi-modal Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation through questionnaires, biometrics, and voice analysis
- •AI-powered Risk Prediction: Advanced algorithms for early detection and risk assessment
- •Telepsychiatry Integration: Seamless connection with mental health professionals for remote consultations
- •Privacy-preserving Data Handling: Secure and confidential storage and processing of sensitive mental health information
Impact
- •Accessible Mental Health Screening: Provides mental health assessment tools for underserved populations across the Philippines
- •Early Intervention: Enables early detection and timely intervention for depression and anxiety disorders
- •Reduced Stigma: Anonymous screening options help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues
Project Information
Research Center: Brain & Mental Health Research Center
Status: Active Development
Funding: DOST-PCIEERD
Project Team
Leadership & Core Faculty
Prof. Nilo Bugtai, PhD
Director, IBEHT / Full Professor DMEM
Armyn Sy, PhD
Research Faculty
- •Associate Professor, DMEM
Roy Novea, PhD
Research Faculty
- •Associate Professor, DECE
Research Faculty & Lead Researchers
Luis Banuelos, MSc
Research Faculty
- •STAGE 1
Jade Dungao, PhD
Research Faculty
- •STAGE 1
Francisco Munsayac Jr. III, MSc
Lead Researcher
Lorraine Faeldon, MD
Medical Officer, IBEHT
Medical Collaborators
Ray Sarmiento M.D.
Medical Collaborator
- •SLMC
Ryan Christian Lintao, MD
Medical Consultant
Support Staff & Administration
Atty. Christopher Cruz, PhD
IP Account Manager
Kenbert Ting, MBA
IP & Patent Consultant
Maria Gezelle Tamayo
Project Secretary
Research Associates
Francheska Chioson
Research Associate
- •STAGE 1
Kean Tan
Research Associate
- •STAGE 1
Engr. Fersen Jimenez
Research Associate
- •STAGE 1
Engr. Ryan Christopher Dajay
Research Associate
- •STAGE 2
Engr. Eldrich Bong Valencerina
Research Associate
- •STAGE 2
Arryll Mori Antollin
Research Associate
Noelle Marie Espiritu
Research Associate
Research Assistants
Lea Alonzo
Research Assistant
- •STAGE 1
Michael Bryan Santos
Research Assistant
- •STAGE 1
Rose Daryl Abuan
Research Assistant
Elijah Salvert Lizares
Research Assistant
Jennifer Kristine Abastillas
Research Assistant
Ellysa Pua
Research Assistant
Ron Timothy Joshua KoLeong
Research Assistant
