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The future of depression diagnosis and treatment is being reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI). With an estimated 20% of the global population experiencing depression at some point in their lives, and 300 million people currently battling the condition worldwide, the World Health Organization identifies depression as a major contributor to global ill health.  Addressing the challenges of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment, AI emerges as a transformative force, leveraging machine learning, brain imaging, and wearable technology to redefine how we approach mental health. AI’s precision and bias mitigation Amidst the complexity of diagnosing depression, AI emerges as a promising solution. Unlike traditional methods that rely on self-reported symptoms and clinical observations, AI, and specifically machine learning, is designed to mimic human-like behaviors such as learning, reasoning, and self-correction.  Recent research has demonstrated the effectiveness of AI, exemplified by ChatGPT’s recommendations aligning more closely with clinical guidelines than those of real-life doctors. This not only indicates the potential for more accurate diagnosis but also highlights the AI’s ability to mitigate biases present in traditional medical practices. As depression manifests in specific areas of the brain, AI models, including ChatGPT, showcase the potential to predict depression with over 80% accuracy based on MRI scans. Combining structural and functional information from brain imaging techniques further enhances accuracy, reaching a remarkable 93%.  While these MRI-based AI tools are currently confined to research, the increasing affordability and portability of MRI scans suggest a future where this technology becomes integral to routine medical diagnosis, significantly improving patient care. Beyond depression diagnosis – Wearables, social insights, and treatment predictions Beyond sophisticated imaging, wearable devices like smart watches emerge as accessible tools for depression detection. Capable of collecting diverse data, including heart rate, step counts, and sleep patterns, these devices exhibit a 70–89% accuracy in predicting depression. Yet,…

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