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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