e-Psych: A Psychiatry Support System

Abstract

Depression is a prevalent psychiatric situation not only in the Philippines but throughout the world. Depression is a disease that can be prevented if its symptoms are addressed in the earliest possible opportunity. Prevention against depression among university students in the Philippines is rare but is crucial because of the rising rate of suicide among the group. The project has produced a system that is used to perform initial diagnosis using MADRS (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale) and PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire) on a patient. It can also produce a report that the psychiatrist can use for initial profiling and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases - 10th revision) results for classifications based on the findings and can create a profile for the patients and psychiatrists which can be used for appointment bookings. The system also provides a module for psychiatrists to give a set of activities to and monitor their patients along with a history and log for all the patients' past transactions, activities, and illnesses.