Bravo: A physiological indication system for female college students to manage depression

Abstract

Bravo is a corset-type wearable device for female college students with depression to detect physiological indicators, to monitor depression levels, and to provide expert advice, e.g., professional counselling service. The system consists of two main components. One is a series of sensors that record the user’s physiological indicators, which measure and evaluate depression levels comprehensively. The other one is a compatible mobile application that allows the user to query physiological conditions and to receive corresponding expert advice. The design and implementation fit into privacy needs, offer supporting data to healthcare providers. The goal is to provide the female college students with a real-time mental health monitoring channel to predict and prevent depression and to establish an active social support community.