Major depressive disorder recognition based on electronic handwriting recorded in psychological tasks.

Journal: BMC medicine
Published Date: May 13, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine whether handwriting patterns are altered in individuals experiencing depressive episodes. Additionally, we developed a model for the recognition of major depressive disorder (MDD) based on electronic handwriting in psychological tasks.

Authors

  • Chong Li
    Division of Intelligent and Biomechanical System, State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Haidian, Beijing, China.
  • Kunxue Zhang
    Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Dadao Road North, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
  • Qunxing Lin
    Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Dadao Road North, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
  • Shan Huang
    Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, 300211 Tianjin, China.
  • Wanying Cheng
    Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Dadao Road North, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
  • Yueshiyuan Lei
    Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Dadao Road North, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
  • Xinyu Zhao
    AU MRI Research Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA.
  • Jiubo Zhao
    Department of Psychiatry, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue Zhong, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. jiubozhao@126.com.

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