Functional near-infrared spectroscopy-based diagnosis support system for distinguishing between mild and severe depression using machine learning approaches

• DOI: 10.1117/1.nph.11.2.025001
• Publication Date: 2024-04-24T16:07:42Z
• Authors: Zhiyong Huang; Man Liu; Hui Yang; Mengyao Wang; Yunlan Zhao; Xiao Han; Huan Chen; Yaju Feng
• Keywords: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy; Depression

Early diagnosis of depression is crucial for effective treatment. Our study utilizes functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and machine learning to accurately classify mild severe depression, providing an objective auxiliary diagnostic tool mental health workers.