S.O.A.R.: Suicide Observation and Risk Assessment for Veterans

Integral & Open Systems, Inc. is proposing SOAR (Suicide Observation and Risk Assessment), an advanced system to help identify suicide risk among veterans in real time. The system combines cutting-edge AI technologies including speech recognition, language processing, and emotion detection to provide healthcare providers with more accurate risk assessments.SOAR integrates multiple advanced components: Whisper-Large-v3 model for speech pattern analysisEmotion detection focusing on key indicators like sadness, fear, and angerReinforcement learning from healthcare provider feedbackCultural sensitivity frameworks for diverse veteran populations Knowledge graph connecting psychological concepts, risk factors, and language patterns The system processes information in real time and integrates smoothly into existing clinical workflows, helping reduce provider workload while improving assessment precision. The technology has broad applications in hospitals, mental health clinics, and crisis centers. Built on Integral & Open Systems, Inc.'s  existing enterprise product Kausal AI and its previous expertise in AI and healthcare technology, SOAR ensures security, scalability, and clinical impact. The system offers significant potential for improving veteran care through technology-enhanced risk assessment.By combining advanced AI capabilities with practical clinical applications, SOAR represents a significant step forward in suicide risk detection and prevention for veterans. Its real-time processing and integration capabilities make it a valuable tool for healthcare providers, while its focus on cultural sensitivity and continuous learning ensures broad applicability and ongoing improvement.