The Harmony team is working on Harmony Discovery, which will allow social scientists to find datasets about Bipolar and Mania across data platforms. Harmony Discovery is due in 2025 and will extend the functionality of Harmony.
One of the first, crucial steps in conducting research is finding relevant data. This process can sometimes be quite daunting, especially when dealing with topics such as Bipolar Disorder and Mania. Fortunately, tools like Harmony Discovery make this search efficient, providing an easy method for accessing an extensive array of longitudinal research data in the field of mental health.
Harmony Discovery is a state-of-the-art tool designed to cater to the needs of researchers in social and medical sciences. It aids in the discovery of datasets based on specific topics by utilising advanced language models. These models accurately match questionnaire items and variable names to the researcher’s query, making the search process quicker and more straightforward.
Harmony Discovery is connected to several key data sources in the mental health research community, including the UKLLC, Closer, the Catalogue of Mental Health Measures, HDR UK, and ADR UK. Through these connections, it has access to longitudinal studies that track the same subjects over time, allowing for nuanced analysis of subject-level change.
When researching Bipolar Disorder or Mania, simply input relevant search parameters, and Harmony Discovery will utilise its powerful matching algorithm to locate corresponding available datasets.
For instance, the dataset ‘Lived Experience at the Core: A Classification System for Risk-Taking Behaviours in Bipolar’ (2022) investigates the high-risk behaviours demonstrated by individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Another available dataset, ‘Socio-Psychiatric Survey on Distribution and Aetiology of Psychiatric Disorder’ (1975-1976), explores the interplay between life-events and depression.
Research in the field of mental health requires a massive amount of data. Whether you’re investigating the prevalence of symptoms across different genders or the rate of progression over time, locating and accessing relevant data can be challenging.
Harmony Discovery significantly simplifies this process. By providing a centralized database of longitudinal datasets, complete with precise search capabilities, it allows researchers to focus on what they do best: interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and pushing the bounds of scientific understanding forward.
With the essential assistance Harmony Discovery provides, uncovering the intricacies of conditions like Bipolar Disorder and Mania has never been more achievable. Happy researching!
