PROGRAMMABLE WATCH AND MOBILE APPLICATION TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Abstract

Mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, have become increasingly common worldwide, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from the Ipsos Institute and the World Health Organization show a significant increase in the prevalence of these disorders, with depression affecting more than 300 million people globally and anxiety increasing by more than 25% in the first year of the pandemic. In Brazil, the rise in suicide rates among young people is alarming, as is the growth of childhood and elderly depression. In the field of treatment, incomplete diagnoses and technical challenges affect the effectiveness of interventions. Aiming to improve these cases, YOU MIND was created, integrating a mobile application and a smartwatch to assist in managing mental disorders.

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Depression; Anxiety; Health Technology; YOU MIND.