Recently, several works have explored if and how robotic coaches can promote and
maintain mental well-being in different settings. However, findings from these studies …

Robotic well-being coaches have been shown to successfully promote people's mental well-
being. To provide successful coaching, a robotic coach should have the capability to repair …

Robotic mental well-being coaches could be used to help people maintain their well-being,
and improve access to mental healthcare. In coaching, the alliance between the coach and …

Group meditation is known to keep people motivated and committed over longer periods of
time, as compared to individual practice. Robotic coaching is a promising avenue for …

Social robots have the potential to support health and quality of life for children experiencing
anxiety. We engaged families with lived experiences of pediatric anxiety in social robot …

In recent years, university students have reported increased symptoms of stress and anxiety,
which can negatively impact their mental well-being and academic performance. However …

Stress detection in real-world settings presents significant challenges due to the complexity
of human emotional expression influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors …

Social robots are in a unique position to aid mental health by supporting engagement with
behavioral interventions. One such behavioral intervention is the practice of deep breathing …

This paper presents data from an exploratory user design evaluation of Therabot™, a robotic
support companion in the form of a stuffed animal dog and discusses how these findings fit …