Clinical Assessment Models for Depression and Anxiety Disorders Integrating Psychometric, Cognitive and Digital Diagnostic Frameworks

Author
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Vaibhav, Dr. Nitin Kumar
Keywords
Depression Assessment; Anxiety Disorders; Psychometric Models; Tripartite Model; Digital Mental Health Diagnostics; Computational Psychiatry.
Abstract

Depression and anxiety disorders represent two of the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. Accurate clinical assessment plays a crucial role in identifying these disorders, guiding treatment planning, and monitoring therapeutic outcomes. This cross-sectional analytical study examines clinical assessment models used in the diagnosis and evaluation of depression and anxiety disorders and explores the integration of traditional psychometric methods with emerging computational and AI-based approaches among 226 individuals. Integrated assessment models combining psychometric screening tools, cognitive frameworks, and digital mental health analytics provide more comprehensive diagnostic insights compared with single-method approaches. Network-based models demonstrated the highest predictive accuracy in identifying symptom severity (F=6.14, p=0.002). Continued research into digital mental health diagnostics and computational psychiatry may further enhance the accuracy and accessibility of mental health assessments.

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Received : 28 February 2026
Accepted : 30 April 2026
Published : 03 May 2026
DOI: 10.30726/esij/v13.i2.2026.1320024

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