Wearable Devices for Mental Health: Technology, Challenges and Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "E：Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 272
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biophotonics; bio-optics; wearable technology; wearable AI; brain mapping; bionic eye; mental health
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Dear Colleagues,
Wearable technology has emerged as a powerful tool in monitoring and supporting mental health. By integrating sensors, data analysis algorithms, and personalized interventions, wearable devices have the potential to revolutionize how we understand, assess, and address mental health challenges. Wearable devices for mental health offer a unique advantage by allowing continuous monitoring of various physiological and psychological parameters associated with mental well-being. These devices can measure vital signs, such as heart rate, sleep patterns, and activity levels, providing objective data on an individual's stress levels and emotional states. These real-time data allow users and healthcare professionals to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health patterns and identify triggers or patterns that may contribute to stress or mental health challenges. With ongoing research and development, wearable devices for mental health are poised to play a vital role in addressing the global mental health crisis and providing accessible and personalized support to individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being.
This Special Issue calls for original research, reviews, and perspectives on wearable technology for mental health. Topics include device development, anxiety and stress management, mood tracking, behavioral monitoring, clinical applications, cognitive interventions, personalized interventions, ethics, user experience, data analysis, and future directions.
Dr. Ehsan Kamrani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wearable technology
- mental health
- anxiety
- stress management
- mood tracking
- behavioral monitoring
- brain mapping
- cognitive intervention
- personalized interventions
- emotional well-being
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