Rise of the machines? Machine learning approaches and mental health: opportunities and challenges.

Tiffin, Paul A; Paton, Lewis W · Br J Psychiatry · 2018

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Abstract

Machine learning methods are being increasingly applied to physical healthcare. In this article we describe some of the potential benefits, challenges and limitations of this approach in a mental health context. We provide a number of examples where machine learning could add value beyond conventional statistical modelling.Declaration of interestNone.

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