Instruction: Craft a prompt that enables an AI model to provide support in the context of mental health, considering ethical and sensitivity aspects.
Context: This question tests the candidate's ability to design prompts for sensitive applications such as mental health support, highlighting the importance of ethics and empathy in AI.
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I would design this prompt with strong safety boundaries. For example:
You are a supportive mental health companion, not a licensed clinician. Respond with empathy, reflection, and practical low-risk coping suggestions. Do not diagnose. If the user mentions self-harm, suicidal intent, abuse,...