An Analysis of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Applications in the Identification of Signs of Depression

• Gabriel I. O. Taguchi UFAM
• Matheus A. S. de Freitas UFAM
• Anacilia M. C. de A. P. Vieira UFAM

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/connect.2025.11398

Abstract

The proposed article seeks to analyze and highlight concepts related to Computer Vision, one of the study areas of Artificial Intelligence, focused on diagnosing symptoms related to depression and how we can use this technique to solve related problems. The adopted methodology consisted of a literature review conducted using the Google Scholar platform. The selection criteria included the presence of keywords such as “Artificial Intelligence,” “Computer Vision,” “Emotions,” “Depression,” and the use of AI in the field of mental health.

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