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Transformer framework detects schizophrenia from EEG signals

Researchers have developed a new framework using Transformer models to detect schizophrenia from electroencephalography (EEG) signals. This approach converts EEG data into spectrogram images, which are then analyzed by both traditional machine learning algorithms and deep learning models. The study demonstrated competitive classification performance, with a CNN-Transformer hybrid model achieving an AUC-ROC of 92.88% on an independent test set. AI

IMPACT This research could lead to more objective and accessible diagnostic tools for psychiatric disorders.

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Transformer framework detects schizophrenia from EEG signals

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Abtin Shafiei, Mohsen Hooshmand, Majid Ramezani ·

    Schizophrenia Detection from EEG Signals: A Transformer Framework with Spectrogram Representation

    arXiv:2609.14015v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and its diagnosis remains primarily dependent on clinical assessment. Electroencephalography (EEG) provides a non-invasive approach to invest…