Researchers have developed a smartphone-based tool that uses voice recordings to track mental health status by analyzing specific vocal patterns linked to mental health. This Mental Fitness Vocal Biomarker (MFVB) platform aims to complement traditional psychiatric assessments and improve self-monitoring of mental health symptoms. The tool calculates a real-time MFVB score based on eight vocal features. The tool was tested on outpatient psychiatric patients and found to be statistically significant in correlating with established mental health assessments. Further research and validation are needed to fully understand the potential of this tool in personalized wellness tracking for mental health.
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Vocal Biomarkers a Tell for Mental Health Status?
