Machine learning-based predictive factor analysis of depression among Chinese adolescents (opens in new tab)

IntroductionAdolescent depression has emerged as a critical global public health concern, with rising prevalence in China posing severe threats to psychological development and social adaptation. Traditional statistical methods face limitations in capturing complex non-linear relationships and interactions among influencing factors, while machine learning algorithms offer advantages in predictive modeling of mental health disorders.ObjectiveThis study aimed to: (1) compare the performance of ...