MindGap: AI Framework for PTSD Neuroplastic Intervention
A new paper on arXiv proposes MindGap, a privacy-preserving on-device conversational AI framework for PTSD treatment. PTSD is described as a neuroplastic problem where traumatic events encode over-reactive neural pathways via Hebbian long-term potentiation, causing amygdala-HPA stress cascades before conscious awareness. Existing therapies like prolonged exposure, EMDR, and CBT operate downstream, teaching patients to tolerate distress after it arises. MindGap aims for upstream pathway dissolution through structured neuroplastic rehabilitation using dependent origination, a Buddhist psychological framework. The paper is dated May 2025.
Key facts
- MindGap is a conversational AI framework for PTSD.
- It is privacy-preserving and runs on-device.
- PTSD is framed as a neuroplastic problem.
- Traumatic events encode over-reactive neural pathways via Hebbian long-term potentiation.
- Existing therapies operate downstream of the reactive cascade.
- MindGap targets upstream pathway dissolution.
- The framework uses dependent origination from Buddhist psychology.
- The paper was announced on arXiv in May 2025.
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- arXiv