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My Therapist: Mental Health Companion on the Go

by Ishika Arora, Indu Sharma, Harshit Tyagi
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 185 - Number 1
Year of Publication: 2023
Authors: Ishika Arora, Indu Sharma, Harshit Tyagi
10.5120/ijca2023922656

Ishika Arora, Indu Sharma, Harshit Tyagi . My Therapist: Mental Health Companion on the Go. International Journal of Computer Applications. 185, 1 ( Apr 2023), 35-39. DOI=10.5120/ijca2023922656

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author = { Ishika Arora, Indu Sharma, Harshit Tyagi },
title = { My Therapist: Mental Health Companion on the Go },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Apr 2023 },
volume = { 185 },
number = { 1 },
month = { Apr },
year = { 2023 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 35-39 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume185/number1/32672-2023922656/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2023922656 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A Indu Sharma
%A Harshit Tyagi
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%P 35-39
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Abstract

In the realm of mental health, dynamic disorders can greatly affect individuals, their families, healthcare infrastructure, and other societal aspects. Studies indicate that roughly 30% of individuals in Europe and the USA will experience mental health issues at some point in their lives. Previously, patients had to rely on direct interaction with doctors for their mental health concerns as online services were not available. A new research paper explores how cell phones are assisting patients in monitoring their mental health or mental problems. This technology enables patients to collect data on their mental health-related issues and track their progress. Additionally, information mining techniques are analyzed. The paper provides a summary of the advantages and limitations of the most promising cell phone technologies for detecting mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, based on prior research. Additionally, it covers practical aspects of implementing these technologies, such as legal considerations, business models, and specific details related to their use as clinical devices.

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