Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Understanding and Management of Depression Disorders in Mental Health Care

Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Understanding and Management of Depression Disorders in Mental Health Care

SOORYA MERIN TOM

Assistant professor , Centre for Computer Science and Information Technology(CCSIT) ,

University of Calicut , Kerala

Abstract

Depression is a widespread and incapacitating mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world.The integration of data analytics into mental health care presents a transformative opportunity to enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and management of depression. This paper explores the application of data analytics in identifying patterns and trends from diverse data sources such as electronic health records (EHRs) and social media. Through advanced techniques including machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive modeling, data analytics facilitates early detection of depressive symptoms, the development of personalized treatment plans, and continuous patient monitoring. Additionally, the aggregation and analysis of large-scale data provide valuable insights for public health strategies aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of depression. This paper highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in leveraging data analytics to improve mental health outcomes and underscores the importance of robust safeguards to ensure patient confidentiality and trust.

Keywords

Data Analytics, Depression, Mental Health,

Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural

Language Processing, Electronic Health Records