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February 13, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At How Smartphones Can Detect Depression

February 13, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A recently published study looked at depression detection using in-the-wild smartphone images. “Our study, MoodCapture, explores the innovative use of smartphone technology to detect signs of depression through ‘in-the-wild’ facial expressions captured by the front-facing camera during routine phone unlocks or app use,” co-first author Subigya Nepal told us. “We aimed to assess whether these spontaneous images, which reflect authentic emotions free from the biases of self-presentation, could serve as reliable indicators for depression." [More]