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Systematic Review of the Implementation and Use of Digital Phenotyping in Mental Health Disorders

  • By

  • Nadia Binte Alam

  • Tahsinul Haque

  • Sanjana Subedar

  • Domenico Giacco

  • Swaran P. Singh

  • Sagar Jilka

  • July 9, 2026

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    Digital phenotyping (DP) utilizes data from personal devices to monitor mental health conditions through passive and active data collection.

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    A systematic review included 47 studies, primarily from high-income countries, focusing on conditions like schizophrenia and major depressive disorder.

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    There is significant heterogeneity in the methodologies of DP studies, including device selection, data collection, and analytical strategies.

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    Methodological inconsistencies and limited reporting hinder the reproducibility and clinical application of digital phenotyping.

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    Standardized protocols for implementing and reporting DP could improve its reliability and facilitate integration into mental health care.

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Digital phenotyping for mental health conditions: a systematic review of implementation and application

  • by Nadia Binte Alam, Tahsinul Haque, Sanjana Subedar, Domenico Giacco, Swaran P. Singh, Sagar Jilka

  • July 9, 2026

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