nassimjp/pashto-mental-health-support

Pashto Mental Health Support Dataset

Overview

Pashto-Mental-Health-Support is a specialized conversational dataset consisting of 172 high-quality samples focused on mental health awareness, emotional support, and psychological well-being. This dataset is a localized and translated version of the heliosbrahma/mental_health_chatbot_dataset.

This repository marks a strategic expansion of the iPashto.ai ecosystem, moving from logical reasoning into the domain of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for the Pashto language.

Dataset Structure

The dataset follows a text-based conversational format designed for seamless SFT (Supervised Fine-Tuning):

• —text_en: Original English conversation between a human and an AI assistant.
• —text_ps: Translated Pashto conversation maintaining the empathetic tone and cultural nuances.

Format example: <HUMAN>: [User's distress or question in Pashto] <ASSISTANT>: [Empathetic and supportive response in Pashto]

Why This Dataset Matters

In the Pashto-speaking community, mental health is often a neglected topic. By providing this dataset:

1. 1.Accessibility: We enable the creation of AI tools that can provide immediate, empathetic support to Pashto speakers in their native tongue.
2. 2.Empathy-First AI: It trains models like Baran to recognize emotional distress and respond with compassion rather than just dry facts.
3. 3.Cultural Localization: The translation process focuses on using soft, supportive Pashto terminology that resonates with the local culture.

Methodology

• —Source: Heliosbrahma's Mental Health Chatbot Dataset.
• —Translation: Neural translation with a focus on "Empathy Preservation."
• —Refinement: Hand-checked for structural integrity, ensuring that tags like <HUMAN> and <ASSISTANT> remain functional for training.

Ethical Disclaimer

This dataset is intended for research and educational purposes only. It is designed to train AI models to be more supportive and informative. It is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should always seek the advice of qualified health providers regarding mental health conditions.

About iPashto.ai

Curated by Nassim(nassimjp), an IT Specialist and System Architect based in Japan. iPashto.ai is a mission-driven project dedicated to the digital empowerment of the Pashto language through advanced AI and linguistic research.

• —Location: Saitama, Japan
• —Mission: Bridging the gap between Pashto and modern AI capabilities.

License

Licensed under the Apache-2.0 license.