Psychology

Phrase-level pairwise topic modeling to uncover helpful peer responses to online suicidal crises

M. Jiang, B. A. Ammerman, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Meng Jiang, Brooke A. Ammerman, Qingkai Zeng, Ross Jacobucci, and Alex Brodersen delves into the intricacies of social media interactions surrounding suicidal crises, utilizing a pairwise topic modeling approach. The research uncovers vital associations between user posts and peer comments, revealing insights on how these interactions can guide helpful responses—especially professional help suggestions.