Depression Monitor iphone app
Either you are a depression patient, caregiver, or health professional this app is for you. The first smartphone health app for monitoring depression.
Major depression is the No.1 psychological disorder in the western world.(1) It is growing in all age groups, in virtually every community, and the growth is seen most in the young, especially teens. At the rate of increase, it will be the 2nd most disabling condition in the world by 2020, behind heart disease.
Early detection of depression is very important because you may be able to prevent it from worsening and can possibly bring it under control. Depression monitor will help you monitoring your mental health. Or if you currently diagnosed with depression you can monitor your progress easily, but remember to consult your healthcare professional before using this app.
The Questionnaire used in this app is:
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a diagnostic tool for mental health disorders used by health care professionals that is quick and easy for patients to complete. The PHQ-9 questionnaire is a tool specific to depression. This calculator is based on the PHQ-9 questionnaire. It can be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression. It is based on the PHQ-9 screener at http://www.phqscreeners.com/overview.aspx (Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.)
Disclaimer:
1- This app is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Smart Health Project has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
2- We are Not selling the Questionnaire but the tool that help you organize and monitor your progress.
3- The app collects anonymous data to be used in smartphone depression & mental health research projects, the app never collect any personal data and never access you personal details. The collected data will could never link back to you.