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Machine learning in Maryland and elsewhere opens new possibilities for suicide prevention

Machine learning in Maryland and elsewhere opens new possibilities for suicide prevention

While some machine learning models predicting suicidal behavior rely on electronic health records, researchers believe labeling suicide as a mental health issue simplifies a complex topic. Craig Bryan, a psychologist at the Ohio State University College of Medicine cited in Resnik’s research, argues outside factors such as decision-making skills, financial troubles and access to lethal weapons play just as significant a role as psychiatric disorders.