Researchers want to better understand how information collected through smartphones and wearable devices reflects changes in depression symptoms over time. The findings may help improve future tools for monitoring mental health outside of traditional clinic visits.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults ages 18 years and older
• Currently experiencing symptoms of depression
• Own a compatible smartphone with internet access
• Able to read and speak English
• Willing to wear a wrist-worn activity tracker during the study
• Willing to complete daily and weekly questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently hospitalized for a mental health condition
• Unable to provide informed consent
• Significant cognitive impairment that would prevent participation
• Currently participating in another mental health research study involving digital monitoring
• Unable or unwilling to use the study smartphone application

If you are eligible and choose to participate:

• Complete a brief phone screening with the study team.
• Wear the activity tracker throughout the 8-week study.
• Complete brief daily mood check-ins and weekly mental health questionnaires using the study app.
• Join a zoom session for a final online visit to complete follow-up questionnaires and participate in a brief interview about your experience.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.