Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Depression and Suicide Management

doi:10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2020.00.165

Abstract

Abstract: Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by high incidence，high risk for disability and suicide，which brings great harm to individuals，families and society.Moreover，it is relatively difficult to diagnose，treat，monitor and manage for its subtle onset and long course as well as the sufferers' poor help-seeking behaviors.The recently emerged artificial intelligence technologies have become a new way for the management of depression and depression-related suicide.Based on the challenging situations，achievements that have been made in the diagnosis and management of depression，and monitoring and management of depression-related suicide using artificial intelligence technologies were discussed，which could be the reference for further studies about depression.

Key words: Depressive disorder, Suicide, Artificial intelligence, Review

摘要： 抑郁是一种常见的精神障碍，具有高发病率、高致残率、高自杀率的特点，对个人、家庭、社会危害巨大。但由于抑郁病情隐匿、病程较长、求助率较低，使得抑郁在诊断、治疗以及监测管理方面相对困难。近年来，随着人工智能技术的出现，为抑郁及自杀管理提供了新的手段。本文结合抑郁及自杀现状，探讨目前人工智能在抑郁诊断、抑郁和自杀监控管理以及治疗干预中的应用成果，为基于人工智能技术的抑郁及自杀管理的相关研究提供参考。

关键词: 抑郁, 自杀, 人工智能, 综述

YUAN Fan,YU Sihong,YANG Bingxiang, et al. Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Depression and Suicide Management　[J]. Chinese General Practice, 2020, 23(26): 3253-3257. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2020.00.165.
袁璠,喻思红,杨冰香等. 人工智能技术在抑郁及自杀管理中的应用[J]. 中国全科医学, 2020, 23(26): 3253-3257. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2020.00.165.

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