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Utilizing Voice-Activated Machine Learning for Efficient Screening of Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder in Youth: A Reliable and Simple Diagnostic Approach

  • By

  • Zhaojun Li

  • Xushan Li

  • Zhuo Wang

  • Jie Gao

  • Jie Luo

  • Fan He

  • Yi Zheng

  • Lihui Feng

  • Jihua Lu

  • January 30, 2026

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    Bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent psychiatric disorders affecting millions globally.

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    Misdiagnosis of BD as MDD occurs in 40% to 67% of cases, complicating treatment and prolonging the correct diagnosis.

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    Voice features provide a promising avenue for diagnosing BD and MDD due to their non-intrusive nature and sensitivity to physiological changes.

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    The study aims to distinguish between MDD, BD, and healthy controls in youth using voice features and advanced classification techniques.

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    A total of 150 subjects were recruited for the study, with diagnoses confirmed by expert consensus based on DSM-5 criteria.

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Voice-based machine learning for rapid screening of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder in children and adolescents: a robust and low-complexity diagnostic model

  • by Zhaojun Li, Xushan Li, Zhuo Wang, Jie Gao, Jie Luo, Fan He, Yi Zheng, Lihui Feng, Jihua Lu

  • January 30, 2026

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