Development and Evaluation of an AI Avatar Educational Tool for Depression and Anxiety: A Qualitative Pilot Study
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Published online on January 21, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
Background:Depression and anxiety affect nearly 1 in 4 Canadians. Traditional patient education materials, such as handouts, are often lengthy and difficult to understand, leading to disengagement. Human-like artificial intelligence (AI) avatars offer a ...
Background:Depression and anxiety affect nearly 1 in 4 Canadians. Traditional patient education materials, such as handouts, are often lengthy and difficult to understand, leading to disengagement. Human-like artificial intelligence (AI) avatars offer a ...