Network-based prediction of the disclosure of ideation about self-harm and suicide in online counseling sessions.
Zhongzhi XuChristian Shaunlyn ChanQingpeng ZhangYucan XuLihong HeFlorence CheungJiannan YangEvangeline ChanJerry FungChristy TsangJoyce LiuPaul Siu-Fai YipPublished in: Communications medicine (2022)
This simple yet robust network-based model could accurately predict the transition point of suicidal ideation prior to its explicit disclosure. It can potentially improve the preparedness and efficiency of help-providers in text-based counseling services for mitigating self-harm and suicide.