Using Natural Language Processing for a Computer-Aided Rapid Assessment of the Human Condition in Terms of Anorexia Nervosa  
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2 CentPatients suffering from anorexia nervosa struggle with a distorted body image, which can be formulated as a picture of our body's size, the shape we have in our minds, and our feelings and attitudes toward them [9; 10; 11]. Their reflection in the mirror is a complete negation of how they really look. Body image can be positive or negative, though the latter has historically received more attention due to its link with psychiatric disorders [12]. Anorexic patients see themselves as fat, obese, and ugly persons, though, in fact, their organs are devastated and all the surrounding see them as flesh and bones [10]. The increasing number of people suffering from anorexia nervosa may also be the effect of a lack of social awareness and, at the same time, education in this area. Society often lacks awareness of mental health issues, including eating disorders, which are marginalized. Furthermore, in many cultures and societies, mental disturbances are treated as something shameful [13]. Mental illnesses are often fraught with strong prejudice and stigma. People struggling with mental problems can face social exclusion and isolation, as well as discrimination. They are also poorly understood, as many people still do not exactly know the nature of mental illnesses. Consequently, these disorders are frequently misunderstood as personal weaknesses, contributing to the existing stigma [14]. However, in recent years, there has been a rise in the awareness of mental health problems. Educational activities, social campaigns, and open conversation have contributed to an increased understanding and acceptance [15]. The media are also responsible for shaping social attitudes, especially now the majority of people base their lives on the views of social media influencers. However, the main responsibility for successful treatment rests on the shoulders of health institutions, including facilitated access to specialists and prompt and appropriate therapy. Due to the lack of specialists, including psychiatrists and psychologists, and the increasing rate of various mental disorders, patients have limited access to professional help. Some individuals with anorexia may not receive proper psychological assistance. The process of diagnosis and treatment for anorexia nervosa is difficult and longstanding. It employs a multi-disciplinary approach combining medical, nutritional, and psychological issues. The guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) provide three phases of criteria for the treatment of anorexia nervosa encompassing the following [2]:  
* Medical stabilization, which involves urgent hospitalization for the individuals with severe malnutrition or medical complications to restore physical health and to stabilize vital functions. * Nutritional rehabilitation and weight gain, which involves developing a personalized diet to address nutritional deficiencies and to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. * Psychotherapy recovery, which addresses psychological factors through group therapy, enhancing the proper behavioral patterns. Whatever the criteria for medical treatment are, anorexia nervosa also requires a diagnosis in terms of the psychological state made by therapists, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals. The process involves a thorough assessment of the individual's psychological and behavioral characteristics, including clinical interviews, observations, and questionnaires to gather information on eating behaviors and attitudes toward body, weight, and shape. In this process, therapists may be supported by methods developed based on natural language processing (NLP) [16; 17]. Such methods serve as non-invasive tools that only utilize a patient's medical records to detect some psychological traits in an individual patient at the early stage [18].