# Model can more naturally detect depression in conversations

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/model-can-more-naturally-detect-depression-in-conversations/686 "2018-10-31T03:25:37Z")\
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[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830180113.htm](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830180113.htm)  
Researchers detail a neural-network model that can be unleashed on raw text and audio data from interviews to discover speech patterns indicative of depression. Given a new subject, it can accurately predict if the individual is depressed, without needing any other information about the questions and answers.