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@article{185242,
        author = {Niranjan Kulkarni and Ketaki Kulkarni and Prachi Kulkarni and Samarth Kulkarni and Mayuresh Kulkarni and Pranav Kulkarni and Vivek Nagnath},
        title = {CareConnect: AI-Driven Telemedicine and Personalized Mental Health Support Platform},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {676-680},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185242},
        abstract = {Mental health challenges are increasingly common, yet barriers like stigma, limited access to professionals, and lack of continuous support hinder effective care. To address these gaps, we developed Care Connect, an integrated digital platform providing accessible, user-friendly mental health services. The platform combines online doctor consultations, moderated peer support groups, personalized medication reminders, therapy sessions, and wellness resources into a single interface, promoting holistic well-being. Care Connect is built using modern web technologies including React.js for the frontend and Node.js for scalable backend services, with secure authentication and encrypted data management ensuring user privacy. The system’s modular design allows for seamless feature integration and adaptability. This paper presents the platform’s technical architecture, user-centric design, and implementation strategies, highlighting how Care Connect enhances patient engagement, reduces barriers to care, and fosters community support. Challenges related to privacy, moderation, and user engagement are also discussed. Our findings suggest that integrated digital platforms like Care Connect can significantly improve accessibility, continuity, and effectiveness of mental health care.},
        keywords = {mental health, telemedicine, peer support, digital health platforms, medication reminders, user engagement, web development, telepsychiatry},
        month = {October},
        }