Karen Yin

Karen Yin · Follow 3 min read · -- In a world increasingly aware of mental health’s impact, identifying patterns of depression through data is a powerful tool. Our project takes a machine-learning approach to classify depression using various features derived from a Kaggle competition. This blog will discuss our findings throughout this process. Depression affects millions worldwide. Accurately identifying depression can help improve early interventions and support.

The following is an excerpt from Karen Yin’s The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers, published by Little, Brown Spark. Many of us want to “do our part” in the fight against social injus­tices. Using inclusive terminology—or comprehending it—has become a necessity in many arenas of life. But the world of inclu­sive terminology can be more maze than amazing. How do we know when a word needs replacing? Who has the final say when people disagree?