Detection of Personal and Family History of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing: A Multi-Site Study.

Variations in local documentation practices across health care systems pose challenges to rule-based NLP tools. In contrast, the developed DL tools can effectively extract PSH and FSH information from unstructured clinical notes. These tools will provide clinicians with crucial information for assessing and treating patients at elevated risk for suicide who are rarely been diagnosed.