An Acoustic Study of Fundamental Frequency and Pauses in Depressive Teenagers in Thailand: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Depression is a major public health problem among Thais. It has been reported that 30% of 70 million people living in Thailand suffer from depression. Suicide is a potential end result from mental illness, * I would like to express my gratitude to Lampang Hospital, Lampang Province Thailand and the Unit of Excellence, University of Phayao for their assistance with ethical issues (no.3/019/62) and funding. My sincere thanks go to Doctor Nutmethee Noppachaianun, Head of the Psychiatric Department, Ms. Rungravee Kaewdee, and all of his psychiatrists and nurses. In addition, I would like to thank my participants and my research team for their support.