Abstract:Is machine learning an effective diagnostic tool to identify the presence of major depressive disorder in a patient? Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mood disorder, distinguished by prolong emotional distress and dysfunction in normal activities, yet its current diagnosis still depends on subjective interpretation of clinical interviews and self-reported symptoms. Not only are these prevalent methods susceptible to inconsistent diagnoses, the lack of clear boundaries in present diagnostic criteria t… Show more
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