[Feature]: Add AI-powered cognitive reframing suggestions using CBT techniques — surface evidence-based reframes for negative thought patterns

[divyanshim27]

Summary

A "reframe" app presumably helps users reframe negative thoughts or situations. If the reframing suggestions are user-generated or generic, adding AI-powered CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) technique suggestions would dramatically increase the platform's value. The AI can identify cognitive distortions in user-submitted thoughts and suggest specific CBT reframes.

Problem

• Reframing suggestions may be user-generated or templated without cognitive science grounding.
• Users who don't know CBT techniques cannot identify their own cognitive distortions.
• Generic positivity reframes ("look on the bright side") are less effective than technique-specific ones (decatastrophizing, cognitive defusion, evidence examination).

Impact

• Users with genuine negative thought patterns benefit less from generic reframes.
• The platform's therapeutic value is limited without evidence-based technique scaffolding.

Proposed Solution

REFRAME_SYSTEM_PROMPT = """You are a CBT-informed thinking coach. When given a negative thought, 
identify the cognitive distortion present (catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, mind reading, etc.) 
and provide 3 specific, grounded reframes using named CBT techniques. Be compassionate and non-clinical.
Do not provide therapy — provide perspective tools."""

async def get_ai_reframes(thought: str) -> List[Reframe]:
    response = await openai.chat.completions.create(
        model="gpt-4o-mini",
        messages=[
            {"role": "system", "content": REFRAME_SYSTEM_PROMPT},
            {"role": "user", "content": f"Thought to reframe: {thought}"}
        ]
    )
    return parse_reframes(response.choices[0].message.content)

With a clear disclaimer that this is not a substitute for professional mental health support.

I would be happy to implement this. Could you assign this issue to me?

Labels: feature, ai, mental-wellness, GSSoC 2026

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Architecture notes

Reframe is a static Next.js app with output: "export". Key points:

• All video processing uses FFmpeg.wasm (client-side, no server)
• headers() in next.config.ts won't work — use vercel.json instead
• not-found.tsx requires public/404.html + vercel.json routes config

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[divyanshim27]

Hey @magic-peach ,
Please assign it to me under GSSoC 2026.
/assign /claim /claim-assignment

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