All About MyCompass
Leading the future of AI integration in mental health
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What is MyCompass?
MyCompass is an AI-powered bot that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It is an online chat simulator that provides human-like interactions to mimic therapy sessions and support individuals’ mental well-being.
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The Creation of MyCompass
Beakal’s keen eye for recognizing mental health challenges across Fairfax County translated into MyCompass, which earned the grand prize at the inaugural FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge.
Self-Assessment
Congratulations! You’ve mastered the MyCompass training.
Final Integration
Beakal utilized Claude Sonnet 4.5 to integrate 10 languages in MyCompass. To further support accessibility, Beakal also integrated a speech-recognition feature for users.
Feedback Stage
Bridget Donoghue, the school technology specialist and Beakal's main mentor, provided important feedback about the challenges of using AI for mental health treatment, helping him more effectively navigate the development of his bot.
FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge
Rather than ignoring the local mental health issue he noticed, Beakal joined the FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge to make real change.
Personal Connection
He particularly noticed negativity surrounding discussions of mental health within the Ethiopian American community.
Drafting Stage
While building MyCompass, Beakal prioritized two core pillars: bias and deceptive empathy. This allowed him to build a tool that more closely replicates human therapy.
All About MyCompass
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Created on March 25, 2026
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All About MyCompass
Leading the future of AI integration in mental health
Start
What is MyCompass?
MyCompass is an AI-powered bot that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It is an online chat simulator that provides human-like interactions to mimic therapy sessions and support individuals’ mental well-being.
Next
The Creation of MyCompass
Beakal’s keen eye for recognizing mental health challenges across Fairfax County translated into MyCompass, which earned the grand prize at the inaugural FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge.
Self-Assessment
Congratulations! You’ve mastered the MyCompass training.
Final Integration
Beakal utilized Claude Sonnet 4.5 to integrate 10 languages in MyCompass. To further support accessibility, Beakal also integrated a speech-recognition feature for users.
Feedback Stage
Bridget Donoghue, the school technology specialist and Beakal's main mentor, provided important feedback about the challenges of using AI for mental health treatment, helping him more effectively navigate the development of his bot.
FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge
Rather than ignoring the local mental health issue he noticed, Beakal joined the FCPS Seize the Moment AI Challenge to make real change.
Personal Connection
He particularly noticed negativity surrounding discussions of mental health within the Ethiopian American community.
Drafting Stage
While building MyCompass, Beakal prioritized two core pillars: bias and deceptive empathy. This allowed him to build a tool that more closely replicates human therapy.