Natural Language Processing for Depression Prediction on Sina Weibo: Method Study and Analysis.
Journal:
JMIR mental health
Published Date:
Sep 4, 2024
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Depression represents a pressing global public health concern, impacting the physical and mental well-being of hundreds of millions worldwide. Notwithstanding advances in clinical practice, an alarming number of individuals at risk for depression continue to face significant barriers to timely diagnosis and effective treatment, thereby exacerbating a burgeoning social health crisis.