MindChat is a psychological large language model designed to assist users with mental well-being through empathetic conversation, evaluation, and support. It targets individuals seeking help with psychological stress and confusion, offering a private, warm, and safe dialogue environment. The project aims to improve users' mental health and facilitate self-growth by leveraging AI and psychological expertise.

How It Works

MindChat utilizes a proprietary dataset of approximately 1 million high-quality multi-turn psychological conversations, constructed via an automated process. This data, covering various life aspects, enables MindChat to communicate empathetically and guide users, differentiating it from typical question-answering models. The models are trained with a focus on safety, empathetic output, and alignment with human values.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Models are available for download via HuggingFace, ModelScope, and WiseModel. Specific deployment options include native mobile, private cloud, and cloud API calls.
• Dependencies: Specific hardware requirements depend on the model size (e.g., 0.5B to 14B parameters). GGUF versions are available for broader compatibility.
• Resources: Online demos are available on ModelScope and OpenXLab.

Highlighted Details

• Offers a range of model sizes from 0.5B to 14B parameters, catering to diverse deployment needs.
• Provides specialized "MindChat-Evaluator" models for psychological assessment.
• Models are pre-trained and safety-processed for immediate use.
• Supports native mobile deployment, ensuring user privacy.

Maintenance & Community

The project is developed by the X-D Lab at East China University of Science and Technology. Updates are frequent, with new models and capabilities released regularly. Community engagement is encouraged via WeChat groups.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is licensed under GPL-3.0. Commercial use requires contacting the developers via email for consultation. Downstream models must also be open-sourced under GPL-3.0 and cite the MindChat repository.

Limitations & Caveats

MindChat provides simulated psychological chat services and cannot replace professional psychological counseling or therapy. Users should exercise caution in high-risk scenarios, as the model may produce inaccurate or harmful outputs. The developers disclaim liability for any damages arising from the use of the software.