Research Opportunity * Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Screening Tools for Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care: A Systematic Review *

Overview

This 90-day collaborative research project focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of AI-assisted screening tools for depression and anxiety in primary care settings.

Participants will take part in the key stages of developing a Systematic Review, including literature searching, study screening, data extraction, evidence synthesis, and scientific writing.

The project provides participants with practical research experience while working collaboratively under expert research supervision. Throughout the project, participants will contribute to the development of a scientific manuscript focused on the role and effectiveness of artificial intelligence in supporting the early identification of depression and anxiety in primary care.

The ultimate goal is to develop a publication-ready manuscript for submission to the Saudi Journal of Public Health (SJPH), subject to the journal's editorial and peer-review process.

Research Focus

AI-Assisted Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care

The systematic review will focus on:

AI-assisted tools for depression screening

AI-assisted tools for anxiety screening

Artificial intelligence applications in primary care

Effectiveness and performance of AI-assisted screening tools

Early identification of mental health conditions

Potential integration of AI-assisted screening into primary care practice

Research Type

Systematic Review

A structured review of available scientific evidence designed to identify, evaluate, and synthesize research related to the effectiveness of AI-assisted tools for screening depression and anxiety in primary care.

Participation Includes

Literature Screening

Identifying, reviewing, and screening relevant scientific studies according to predefined eligibility criteria.

Data Extraction

Extracting and organizing key information and relevant data from eligible studies.

Evidence Synthesis

Systematically bringing together and evaluating findings from the included studies.

Scientific Writing

Contributing to the development and preparation of the scientific manuscript.

Research Teamwork

Working collaboratively with other research participants throughout the project.

Research Supervision

Receiving research guidance and support throughout the different stages of the project.

Research Duration

90 Days

A structured 90-day research project covering the major stages of the systematic review process and scientific manuscript preparation.

Target Journal

Saudi Journal of Public Health (SJPH)

The research manuscript will be prepared for submission to the Saudi Journal of Public Health (SJPH).

The target publication is a scientific journal publishing research in the field of public health. Recent 2026 publications identify the journal as Saudi Journal of Public Health (SJPH) with ISSN 2961-4252.

Target Outcome

Publication-Ready Research Manuscript

The primary outcome of the project is to develop a complete, scientifically structured manuscript and prepare it for submission to the Saudi Journal of Public Health (SJPH) according to the journal's requirements.

Important: Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Final acceptance is subject to the journal's editorial evaluation and peer-review process.

Research Supervision

Saudi Consultant

Participants will receive research guidance and supervision throughout the project, with support across the key stages of systematic review development and manuscript preparation.