Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming mental health care, but Kurdish-speaking populations remain excluded due to the lack of linguistically and culturally adapted AI solutions. Mental health disparities among Kurdish-speaking communities, many of whom face conflict, displacement, and trauma, highlight the urgent need for accessible digital interventions. This work introduces a first-of-its-kind AI chatbot that functions as a Kurdish mental health clinician, offering screening, diagnosis, psychological guidance, and counseling in the Kurdish language. As part of a larger digital mental health program, this initiative leverages technology to enhance accessibility, reduce stigma, and provide immediate psychological support to Kurdish-speaking populations. 1. Addressing the Lack of AI Mental Health Tools for Kurdish Speakers • More than 40 million people speak Kurdish, yet no AI chatbot or initiative exists for Kurdish-language mental health support • Barriers Kurdish speakers face in accessing psychological care (language, stigma, accessibility) • The role of AI in bridging gaps for underserved and conflict-affected communities 2. The Development of the Kurdish AI Mental Health Chatbot • Utilizing Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Kurdish dialects • AI-driven mental health screening, diagnosis, and counseling • Integration of clinically validated psychological assessment tools • Training the AI model with culturally adapted responses and interventions 3. Ethical, Technical, and Implementation Challenges • Data security, privacy, and ethical concerns in AI-driven counseling • Bias reduction and ensuring culturally appropriate mental health support • Overcoming limitations in Kurdish-language AI datasets 4. Scaling AI Mental Health Solutions for the Kurdish Population • Expanding the chatbot’s capabilities to support voice recognition and teletherapy • Collaboration with Kurdish-speaking psychologists and healthcare providers • Integrating the chatbot into existing MHPSS frameworks and humanitarian responses By introducing AI as a Kurdish mental health clinician, this initiative represents a groundbreaking leap in digital mental health support, providing millions of Kurdish speakers access to essential psychological care for the first time. As part of a larger digital mental health program, this chatbot marks a critical step in ensuring equitable access to mental health services for Kurdish-speaking communities.