Data Science Deep Learning

Neural Networks and Mental Illness

As an individual with a mental illness lived experience, the mechanisms that manifest symptoms and produce these illnesses fascinate me. During my Lambda School Data Science coursework on deep learning neural networks, I couldn't help but question the parallels between this machine learning tool and mental illness symptoms. Thus, I started this project to quench my curiosity. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am!

Overview

I recommend exploring the repo Wiki to establish the foundational elements of this project.

Observation

Deep learning neural networks mirror the human brain and have errors and flaws. The human brain’s natural flaws manifest as mental illnesses, neurological disorders, or developmental disorders.

Question

If deep learning neural networks mimic the brain, do their errors also mimic mental illness?

Experiment

Test by mapping mental illness mechanisms and behaviors to corresponding deep neural network functional and visualizations errors.

Analysis

Will know if there are similarities between the two if a deep learning neural network error mirrors a mental illness's symptoms.

Conclusion

Let's find out!