Preview: Samsung exploring mental health features on Galaxy Watch

Samsung is reportedly exploring mental health features for Galaxy Watch devices. The company has a nice array of health monitoring features on Galaxy phones and smartwatches. Now, the next target is mental health features for Galaxy device users.

ETNews reports that the Korean tech giant is fostering the development of new healthcare features. Aimed at leading the healthcare sector, Samsung is working on solutions, which manage not only physical health but also mental health and well-being.

To this end, Samsung is partnering with global medical institutions and hospitals to develop innovative health monitoring features. They are collaboratively focusing on solutions, which help monitor physical health and assist in mental well-being.

Samsung x Massachusetts General Hospital – Detect and prevent depression

Massachusetts General Hospital is analyzing the correlation between depression and various biometric indicators collected through the Galaxy Watch from 150 research participants experiencing different levels of depression.

This study aims to verify the relationship between depression and biometric data patterns, activity levels, sleep stages, and differences in sleep duration. The results could be used to develop the mental health index in the Samsung Health app.

Samsung x Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Resilience and Lifestyle

Researchers track the lifestyle and health status of patients undergoing TAVR surgery through the Galaxy Watch in real-time. It aims to improve the understanding of resilience in coping with stress and recovery to provide valuable info for medical decision-making.

Samsung x Tulane University School of Medicine – Cardiovascular disease

Samsung and Tulane’s team researched biometric indicators using the Galaxy Watch. The study aims at early detection of cardiovascular disease. The goal is to develop algorithms that accurately predict and prevent cardiovascular risks.