This AI can predict mental illness: Duke researchers secure $15 million federal grant to help identify at-risk adolescents

Duke University researchers secured a $15M federal grant to expand Duke-PMA, an AI model predicting mental illness in adolescents. Using questionnaires, it identifies at-risk teens with 84% accuracy, offering actionable insights for clinicians. The observational study will focus on underserved rural areas, aiming to shift mental health care from reactive treatment to proactive, preventive interventions.