Voice analysis software can help detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans based on their speech, a study suggests. While some previous research points to the potential for distinct speech patterns among people with PTSD, it’s been unclear whether depression that often accompanies PTSD might explain the unique voice characteristics. MOM'S 'AVOCADO HAND' MISHAP RESULTS IN SEVERED TENDON, SLICED ARTERYIn the current study, voice analysis software detected which veterans had PTSD and which ones did not with 89 percent accuracy. Altogether, they interviewed 53 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with PTSD related to their service as well as 78 veterans without the disease. “In a perfect world, I see this technology used as an early warning tool for PTSD,” Osgood, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email.

Source: Fox News April 23, 2019 16:57 UTC