# Mental Health Monitoring Systems Apple is Developing a Way to Detect Mental and Cognitive Decline By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-09-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-1 References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-reportedly-working-mental-health-190440666.html) Apple is currently working on new ways to detect cognitive decline and mental health conditions by using Apple phones and watches. The tech giant is working with researchers at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-blood-pressure-monitors), Los Angeles, to study anxiety, depression, and stress by tracking [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-1) and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-journal) data belonging to 3,000 volunteers. The researchers are comparing the data captured using the Apple Watch and iPhone sensors to questionnaires manually filled out by participants. The research is also testing the stress hormone cortisol found in the participants' hair follicles. Apple has also partnered with the pharmaceutical company Biogen to study the cognitive development of Alzheimer's. The hope is to create a feature that can detect an Apple user's degrading and cognitive health and subsequently warn the user of the findings. If the pilot proves successful, this new system could revolutionize how society diagnoses mental and cognitive conditions. Image Credit: Expert Reviews ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mental Health Monitoring:** Apple is developing innovative ways to track and detect cognitive decline and mental health conditions through their phones and watches. - **Stress Tracking Technology:** Apple's research in measuring stress through tracking cortisol levels could lead to new technological advancements in health monitoring. - **Cognitive Health Detection:** Apple is exploring the possibility of creating a feature to detect cognitive health and revolutionize how society diagnoses mental and cognitive conditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The tech industry has an opportunity to innovate and create more mental health tracking tools and technology. - **Pharmaceutical:** Partnering with technology companies could provide pharmaceutical companies with new ways to study cognitive conditions and affect treatment. - **Healthcare:** With the potential of a new system for cognitive detection, the healthcare industry could explore more efficient and effective ways to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Mental Health Assessments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-health.md) - [Depression-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-wellness-app.md) - [Voice-Enabled Mental Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonde-health.md) - [Wearable Stress Management Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-anxiety-monitor-app.md) - [Sleep Apnea Watch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-1.md) - [Brain-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-pison.md) - [Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-earbuds.md) - [Smart Mental Health Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-ring.md) - [Musical Mental Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats.md)