We are partnering with companies to improve remote monitoring and measurement of mental health using both passive and active tracking methods. This includes understanding phone usage patterns, using AI to track users’ mood and working with remote measurement technology on wearable technology like smart glasses and smart watches.
The TrueBlue Clinical study is an international project exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of mood changes in pregnant and postpartum individuals. This includes identifying post-natal depression early. The technology was developed by BlueSkeye AI and highlighted by BBC Panorama in 2023. The study is being run in collaboration with experts at the University of Nottingham, specialists in mood disorders, and perinatal psychiatrists.
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ADHD Remote Technology and Transition: The teenage years can be tough for young people with ADHD. This stage of life often brings big changes, like finishing school, starting work, or moving out. It’s also a time when conditions like depression, substance use, or delinquency often begin. These new challenges and fewer support networks can leave young people with ADHD especially vulnerable.
Richard is Professor of Psychiatry and Community Mental Health at the University of Nottingham and leads our Adult Mental Health and Mood Disorder theme.