Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Background
Self-narratives
about
traumatic
experiences
and
symptoms
are
informative
for
early
identification
of
potential
patients;
however,
their
use
in
clinical
screening
is
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
an
automated
method
that
analyzes
self-narratives
adolescent
earthquake
survivors
screen
PTSD
a
timely
effective
manner.
Methods
An
inquiry-based
questionnaire
consisting
series
open-ended
questions
trauma
history
psychological
symptoms,
was
designed
simulate
the
structured
interviews
based
on
DSM-5
diagnostic
criteria,
used
collect
from
430
who
experienced
Ya’an
Sichuan
Province,
China.
Meanwhile,
participants
completed
Checklist
(PCL-5).
Text
classification
models
were
constructed
using
three
supervised
learning
algorithms
(BERT,
SVM,
KNN)
identify
corresponding
behavioral
indicators
each
sentence
self-narratives.
Results
The
prediction
accuracy
symptom-level
reached
73.2%,
67.2%
indicator
classification,
with
BERT
performing
best.
Conclusions
These
findings
demonstrate
combined
text
mining
techniques
provide
promising
approach
automated,
rapid,
accurate
screening.
Moreover,
by
conducting
screenings
community
school
settings,
this
equips
clinicians
psychiatrists
evidence
associated
indicators,
improving
effectiveness
detection
treatment
planning.
MethodsX,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 103205 - 103205
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Stress
negatively
impacts
health,
contributing
to
hypertension,
cardiovascular
diseases,
and
immune
dysfunction.
While
conventional
diagnostic
methods,
such
as
self-reported
questionnaires
basic
physiological
measurements,
often
lack
the
objectivity
precision
needed
for
effective
stress
management,
wearable
devices
present
a
promising
avenue
early
detection
management.
This
study
conducts
three-stage
validation
of
technology
monitoring,
transitioning
from
controlled
experimental
data
real-life
scenarios.
Using
WESAD
dataset,
binary
five-class
classification
models
were
developed,
achieving
maximum
accuracies
99.78
%±0.15
%
99.61
%±0.32
%,
respectively.
Electrocardiogram
(ECG),
Electrodermal
Activity
(EDA),
Respiration
(RESP)
identified
reliable
biomarkers.
Validation
was
extended
SWEET
representing
data,
confirm
generalizability
practical
applicability.
Furthermore,
commercially
available
wearables
supporting
these
modalities
reviewed,
providing
recommendations
optimal
configurations
in
dynamic,
real-world
conditions.
These
findings
demonstrate
potential
multimodal
bridge
gap
between
studies
applications,
advancing
systems
personalized
management
strategies.•Stress
methods
validated
using
(WESAD)
(SWEET)
datasets.•Commercial
technologies
offering
insights
into
their
applicability
monitoring.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
Posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
is
a
complex
mental
health
condition
triggered
by
exposure
to
traumatic
events
that
leads
physical
problems
and
socioeconomic
impairments.
Although
the
symptomatology
of
PTSD
makes
diagnosis
difficult,
early
identification
intervention
are
crucial
mitigate
long-term
effects
provide
appropriate
treatment.
In
this
study,
we
explored
potential
for
physiological
habituation
stressful
predict
status.
We
used
passive
data
collected
from
21
active-duty
United
States
military
personnel
veterans
in
an
immersive
virtual
environment
with
high-stress
combat-related
conditions
involving
trigger
such
as
explosions
or
flashbangs.
our
work,
proposed
quantitative
measure
can
be
quantitatively
estimated
through
heart
rate,
galvanic
skin
response
eye
blinking.
Using
Gaussian
process
classifier,
prove
predictor
status,
measured
via
Checklist
Military
version
(PCL-M).
Our
algorithm
achieved
accuracy
80.95%
across
cohort.
These
findings
suggest
passively
may
noninvasive
objective
method
identify
individuals
PTSD.
markers
could
improve
both
detection
treatment
SAGE Open Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 1, 2025
Background:
The
number
of
Shidu
parents
in
China
is
significant
and
expected
to
continue
increasing.
psychological
status
deserves
more
attention.
Objective:
Our
objective
investigate
the
impact
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
attachment
styles
among
on
growth,
with
aim
providing
valuable
insights
for
alleviating
symptoms
enhancing
levels
growth
following
trauma.
Design:
Demographic
data,
Revised
Adult
Attachment
Scale,
Posttraumatic
Stress
Disorder
Checklist
DSM-5,
post
traumatic
inventory
were
used
investigated
297
parents.
Method:
Two
samples
t
-test
was
employed
evaluate
disparities
scores
based
diverse
styles.
Pearson’s
correlation
analysis
association
between
Post-traumatic
DSM-5
scores,
as
well
different
scores.
We
performed
multiple
mediator
analyses
further
confirm
influence
inventory.
Results:
(1)
A
total
35%
people
tested
positive
disorder;
(2)
56.9%
participants
exhibited
secure
attachment,
while
43.1%
insecure
attachment;
(3)
results
unveiled
a
substantial
negative
scores;
(4)
evident
relation
dependence/closeness
inventory,
established
anxiety
Conclusion:
study
suggests
that
associated
It
might
offer
new
into
influencing
through
intervention.
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: March 1, 2025
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
has
demonstrated
significant
potential
in
transforming
psychiatric
care
by
enhancing
diagnostic
accuracy
and
therapeutic
interventions.
Psychiatry
faces
challenges
like
overlapping
symptoms,
subjective
methods,
personalized
treatment
requirements.
AI,
with
its
advanced
data-processing
capabilities,
offers
innovative
solutions
to
these
complexities.
This
study
systematically
reviewed
meta-analyzed
the
existing
literature
evaluate
AI's
efficacy
care,
focusing
on
various
disorders
AI
technologies.
Adhering
PRISMA
guidelines,
included
a
comprehensive
search
across
multiple
databases.
Empirical
studies
investigating
applications
psychiatry,
such
as
machine
learning
(ML),
deep
(DL),
hybrid
models,
were
selected
based
predefined
inclusion
criteria.
The
outcomes
of
interest
efficacy.
Statistical
analysis
employed
fixed-
random-effects
subgroup
sensitivity
analyses
exploring
impact
methodologies
designs.
A
total
14
met
criteria,
representing
diverse
diagnosing
treating
disorders.
pooled
was
85%
(95%
CI:
80%-87%),
ML
models
achieving
highest
accuracy,
followed
DL
models.
For
efficacy,
effect
size
84%
82%-86%),
excelling
plans
symptom
tracking.
Moderate
heterogeneity
observed,
reflecting
variability
designs
populations.
risk
bias
assessment
indicated
high
methodological
rigor
most
studies,
though
algorithmic
biases
data
quality
remain.
demonstrates
robust
capabilities
offering
data-driven
approach
mental
healthcare.
Future
research
should
address
ethical
concerns,
standardize
methodologies,
explore
underrepresented
populations
maximize
transformative
health.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 27 - 27
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
current
state
of
research
and
applicability
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
at
various
stages
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
including
prevention,
diagnosis,
treatment,
patient
self-management,
drug
development.
We
conducted
a
bibliometric
analysis
using
software
tools
such
as
Bibliometrix
(version
4.1),
VOSviewer
1.6.19),
CiteSpace
6.3.R1)
on
relevant
literature
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection
(WoSCC).
The
reveals
significant
increase
in
publications
since
2017.
Kerry
J.
Ressler
has
emerged
most
influential
author
field
date.
United
States
leads
number
publications,
producing
seven
times
more
papers
than
Canada,
second-ranked
country,
demonstrating
substantial
influence.
Harvard
University
Veterans
Health
Administration
are
also
key
institutions
this
field.
Journal
Affective
Disorders
highest
impact
area.
In
recent
years,
keywords
related
functional
connectivity,
risk
factors,
algorithm
development
have
gained
prominence.
holds
immense
potential,
with
AI
poised
revolutionize
PTSD
management
through
early
symptom
detection,
personalized
treatment
plans,
continuous
monitoring.
However,
there
numerous
challenges,
fully
realizing
AI's
potential
will
require
overcoming
hurdles
design,
data
integration,
societal
ethics.
To
promote
extensive
in-depth
future
research,
it
is
crucial
prioritize
standardized
protocols
for
implementation,
foster
interdisciplinary
collaboration-especially
between
neuroscience-and
address
public
concerns
about
role
healthcare
enhance
its
acceptance
effectiveness.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 21, 2024
Abstract
Stress
can
adversely
impact
health,
leading
to
issues
like
high
blood
pressure,
heart
diseases,
and
a
compromised
immune
system.
Consequently,
using
wearable
devices
monitor
stress
is
essential
for
prompt
intervention
effective
management.
This
study
investigates
the
efficacy
of
in
early
detection
psychological
stress,
employing
both
binary
five-class
classification
models.
Significant
correlations
were
observed
between
levels
physiological
signals,
including
Electrocardiogram
(ECG),
Electrodermal
Activity
(EDA),
Respiration
(RESP),
establishing
these
modalities
as
reliable
biomarkers
detection.
Utilizing
publicly
available
Wearable
Affect
Detection
(WESAD)
dataset,
we
employed
two
ensemble
methods,
Majority
Voting
(MV)
Weighted
Averaging
(WA),
integrate
achieving
maximum
accuracies
99.96%
99.59%
classification.
integration
significantly
enhances
accuracy
robustness
Furthermore,
ten
different
classifiers
evaluated,
hyperparameter
optimization
K-fold
cross-validation
ranging
from
3-fold
10-fold
applied.
Both
time-domain
frequency-domain
features
examined
separately.
A
review
commercially
supporting
was
also
conducted,
resulting
recommendations
optimal
configurations
practical
applications.
Our
findings
highlight
potential
multimodal
advancing
continuous
monitoring
with
significant
implications
future
research
development
improved
systems.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
Stress
can
adversely
impact
health,
leading
to
issues
like
high
blood
pressure,
heart
diseases,
and
a
compromised
immune
system.
Monitoring
stress
with
wearable
devices
is
crucial
for
timely
intervention
management.
This
study
examines
the
efficacy
of
in
early
detection
using
binary
five-class
classification
models.
Significant
correlations
between
levels
physiological
signals,
including
Electrocardiogram
(ECG),
Electrodermal
Activity
(EDA),
Respiration
(RESP),
were
found,
validating
these
signals
as
reliable
biomarkers.
Utilizing
WESAD
dataset,
we
applied
ensemble
methods,
Majority
Voting
(MV)
Weighted
Averaging
(WA),
achieving
maximum
accuracies
99.96%
99.59%
classification.
Ten
classifiers
evaluated,
hyperparameter
optimization
3
10
fold
cross-validation
applied.
Time
frequency
domain
features
analyzed
separately.
We
reviewed
commercially
available
wearables
supporting
modalities
provided
recommendations
optimal
configurations
practical
applications.
Our
findings
demonstrate
potential
multimodal
continuous
monitoring
psychological
stress,
suggesting
significant
implications
future
research
development
improved
systems.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 947 - 947
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Loneliness
is
increasingly
emerging
as
a
significant
public
health
problem
in
children
and
adolescents.
Predicting
loneliness
finding
its
risk
factors
adolescents
lacking
necessary,
would
greatly
help
determine
intervention
actions.