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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The burgeoning global prevalence of
mental health disorders has ignited a critical need for innovative approaches
to diagnosis and treatment. This research paper explores the challenges
confronted by the Sri Lankan community in identifying and delivering effective
care for mental disorders: Schizophrenia, Social anxiety, and Acrophobia,
focusing on the imperative development of a tailored expert system.
"Mental health" encompasses the intricate interplay of psychological,
emotional, and social well-being, significantly influencing an individual's
thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Despite this awareness, Sri Lanka grapples with
impediments hindering the accurate recognition and provision of adequate
support for these conditions. This study sheds light on the conspicuous
escalation of the chosen mental illnesses within Sri Lanka, emphasizing the
urgency for contextually relevant interventions. While existing expert systems
offer promise, a conspicuous void exists concerning the development of an
advanced system targeting schizophrenia, acrophobia, and social anxiety, which
prominently impact Sri Lanka's populace. This void calls for the creation of an
adept expert system adept at diagnosing and evaluating the severity of these
mental health disorders, and subsequently guiding individuals towards tailored
treatment avenues. This research envisions an expert system that amalgamates
state-of-the-art technologies, including machine learning, with culturally
sensitive diagnostic paradigms. By harnessing sophisticated algorithms, this
system seeks to achieve precise diagnostic accuracy and nuanced severity
assessment. Moreover, the system's integration of socio-cultural dimensions is
poised to enhance its applicability within Sri Lanka's unique societal context.
In sum, this paper underscores the pressing need for a bespoke expert system
tailored to address schizophrenia, acrophobia, and social anxiety within Sri
Lanka. The proposed system stands to revolutionize mental health diagnosis and
assessment, effectively bridging gaps in care and ushering in a novel era of
personalized treatment. This study serves as a pivotal stride towards fortifying
mental health care in Sri Lanka, advocating for a more inclusive and proficient
approach to mental health disorders.
Country : Sri Lanka
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2023 pp. 445-452