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Active and passive data collection using mHealth to monitor mental wellness: Pilot findings from the Texas resilience against depression study

  • By

  • Cherise R. Chin Fatt

  • Abu Minhajuddin

  • Srividya Vasu

  • Lynnel C. Goodman

  • Sangita Sethuram

  • Madhukar H. Trivedi

  • June 8, 2026

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    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) prevalence among American adults increased from 20.6% in 2017 to 29% in 2023.

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    Depression is often undiagnosed and untreated, exacerbating chronic medical conditions and increasing risks of complications.

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    Digital phenotyping allows continuous collection of behavioral data via smartphones, providing insights into mood and health.

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    The mHealth application is an open-source tool designed to collect both active and passive data related to mental health.

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    The pilot phase of the mHealth application began in 2024 and aims to capture continuous passive data for at least three months.

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Active and passive data collection using mHealth to monitor mental wellness: Pilot findings from the Texas resilience against depression study

  • by Cherise R. Chin Fatt, Abu Minhajuddin, Srividya Vasu, Lynnel C. Goodman, Sangita Sethuram, Madhukar H. Trivedi

  • June 8, 2026

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