Machine learning personalizes depression treatment with the help of wearable technology

More than 21% of U.S. adults experience depression, greatly impacting their quality of life. Many people with mild-to-moderate depression can improve their symptoms by adjusting daily habits like sleep, exercise, diet and social interaction, according to Jyoti Mishra, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. However, because depression is highly variable between people, a one-size-fits-all lifestyle approach isn't very effective.