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Digital Mental Health Trial Opens: Sensor-Informed Smartphone Interventions for Early Psychosis — Feasibility Study Targets Real-Time Mood Detection

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8 Apr 2026

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New feasibility study investigates sensor-informed smartphone interventions for early psychosis, using real-time mood detection to deliver personalised mindfulness and psychoeducation. McLean Hospital trial targets improved engagement and outcomes.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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