The Panic Button in Curi is a yellow, lightning-shaped icon located at the upper right corner of the application’s header, serving as an immediate support feature. It opens a Panic Overlay that includes chat interface with Curi AI, AI-generated quick-response buttons and a text input field, allowing users to express their feelings and seek support during moments of distress, panic, or anxiety.
The Panic Button is accessible from key sections of the platform, including Curi Home, the Rooms page, inside rooms, the dashboard, the notes page, and other essential areas. It is typically positioned at the upper right corner of the page’s header, to the left of the notification icon, ensuring that support is always within reach. When users feel overwhelmed, scared, or distressed, particularly during conversations in rooms, they can click the Panic Button to receive immediate assistance.
Upon clicking the Panic Button, the Panic Overlay appears where users can either type their concerns in the text input field or select from AI-generated quick-response buttons with predefined emotions such as “I feel anxious” ,“I feel angry” and more. This allows users to quickly communicate their state of mind, even if they are too panicked to type. Curi AI then responds empathetically, offering reassurance and guidance through techniques such as grounding exercises, breathing practices, and meditation, helping users regain emotional stability.
Additionally, Curi AI adapts its responses based on previous panic interactions and room activity, tailoring its support to align with the user’s preferred stress-relief methods. In cases where there is a potential risk to the user or others, Curi AI will provide immediate help options, including hotline numbers or contact information for local first responders, depending on the severity of the circumstances, ensuring the safety of the user and those around them.
By offering a separate chat interface for emotional support, the Panic Button allows users to step away from ongoing conversations and create a safe space to collect their thoughts.