Unravelling Mental Health Dynamics on Social Media: A Comprehensive Analysis with Advanced Data Techniques

Funder	Economic and Social Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Sheffield
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2024
End Date	Mar 30, 2027
Duration	911 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2930769`

Grant Description

this study proposes a novel methodology for assessing mental health statuses through the analysis of social media data. The primary research questions guiding this investigation are twofold: First, how can a Population Mental Health Index be systematically constructed using natural language processing techniques via social media posts, ensuring the

incorporation of diverse linguistic expressions, temporal dynamics, and the nuanced context of mental health discourse?