The Use of Wearable Technology in Providing Assistive Solutions for Mental Well-Being

Sensors (Basel). 2023 Aug 24;23(17):7378. doi: 10.3390/s23177378.

Abstract

The main goal of this manuscript is to provide an extensive literature review and analysis of certain biomarkers, which are frequently used to identify stress, anxiety, and other emotions, leading to potential solutions for the monitoring of mental wellness using wearable technologies. It is possible to see the impacts of several biomarkers in detecting stress levels and their effectiveness with an investigation into the literature on this subject. Biofeedback training has demonstrated some psychological effects, such as a reduction in anxiety and self-control enhancement. This survey demonstrates backed up by evidence that wearable devices are assistive in providing health and mental wellness solutions. Because physical activity tracing would reduce the stress stressors, which affect the subject's body, therefore, it would also affect the mental activity and would lead to a reduction in cognitive mental load.

Keywords: EDA; EEG; HRV; anxiety; mental health; stress; wearable devices.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Humans
  • Mental Health*
  • Psychological Well-Being
  • Wearable Electronic Devices*

Grants and funding

Reham Alhejaili’s PhD studies are funded and sponsored by University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Cultural Bureau.