May 9, 2024 10:00 PM
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1043870
INTRO: A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.
Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the University of Cincinnati (UC), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard School of Medicine, the system focuses on a simple picture-ranking task along with a small set of contextual/demographic variables rather than extensive psychological data.
The tool was on average 92% effective at predicting four variables related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors... (MORE - details, no ads)
INTRO: A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.
Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the University of Cincinnati (UC), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard School of Medicine, the system focuses on a simple picture-ranking task along with a small set of contextual/demographic variables rather than extensive psychological data.
The tool was on average 92% effective at predicting four variables related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors... (MORE - details, no ads)