Researchers have made a breakthrough in diagnosing a severe form of depression by analyzing facial expressions and brain activity. The study was conducted by researchers at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in the state of Queensland, Australia. Researchers say they have figured out how to diagnose nostalgia By analyzing a person while watching a movie.

Melancholia is a severe form of depression. It is associated with a deep feeling of deep sorrow or despair. Melancholia is a condition that has historically been associated with both emotional and psychological conditions. Melancholia differs from other depressive disorders because of its intense severity and biological basis, which is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as appetite changes, sleep disturbances, and slowed movement or speech.

Melancholia is classified as a subtype of major depressive disorder that is recognized for its specific patterns in brain activity, including decreased response to external stimuli. Treatment of this condition often involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication which emphasizes the need for a tailored approach to manage its profound impact on daily life.

People affected by depression may experience deep, long-lasting sadness and slowed speech, thoughts, and movements and are less likely to respond to psychological treatments and often require strong medication or brain stimulation to recover. Is required.

Philip Mosley, lead author of the new study, said early and accurate diagnosis of depression is important. The research team used artificial intelligence to analyze the facial expressions of 70 clinical trial participants with depression while they watched a funny movie. Participants then watched an emotional short film while their brain activity was measured.

Mosley said that participants with depression responded differently to stimuli than those with non-melancholy depression. “People suffering from depression looked flat and did not smile during funny videos,” he said. This visual difference was mathematically confirmed when we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the facial muscle activities involved in smiling.

Additionally, the brains of people suffering from sadness registered a blunted or blunted response during upbeat scenes in an emotional movie, Xinhua news agency reported. “The research will help general practitioners and other physicians more quickly and accurately diagnose people with relapsing depression, helping them get well again and feel connected to their loved ones sooner,” Mosley said.

The team will further explore the theory that melancholic depression may be better treated with neuromodulation which is a medical technique that uses electrical stimulation or chemical agents to improve nervous system function.

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