Digital Health App Data is used for Award-winning study that demonstrates correlation between temperature and depression
July 25 2024 - 9:13AM
Dr. Pip Clery from University College London (UCL) has been awarded
the 2024 Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress
poster prize in the Research category for her groundbreaking study
on the impact of outdoor ambient temperature on mental health. The
award-winning research, titled "The association between outdoor
ambient temperature and depression and mania: an ecological
momentary assessment study," was presented at the Congress held in
June in Edinburgh, UK.
This pioneering study, based on data from the AI-powered mental
health app, juli, utilized data from users with depression and
bipolar disorder to explore the relationship between temperature
changes and mental health symptoms. Dr. Clery and her team
discovered that every degree increase in temperature correlated
with a reduction in depressive symptoms and an increase in manic
symptoms, even after accounting for other weather variables and
personal characteristics.
The research marks a significant advancement as the first study
to leverage geolocated weather data on a large scale to examine
climate effects on mental health. The findings hold promise for the
future of personalized mental health care and interventions,
highlighting the potential of digital health tools like juli in
understanding and managing mental health conditions.
Dr. Joseph F Hayes, Professor at UCL and Chief Medical Officer
of juli said “The study's success is a testament to the power of
technology and research collaboration. juli, an AI-driven app,
supports individuals with chronic conditions, including mental
health disorders, by offering personalized insights and
interventions. The app's ability to integrate geolocated weather
data with user-reported symptoms has opened new avenues for
understanding the dynamic relationship between the environment and
mental health.”
"We are thrilled to have contributed to Dr. Clery's
award-winning research," said juli’s CEO Bettina Hein. "Our mission
at juli is to empower individuals with actionable insights into
their health, and this study exemplifies how innovative technology
can drive impactful research and improve mental health
outcomes."
As climate change continues to affect weather patterns globally,
the implications of this study are far-reaching, offering a
critical perspective on the intersection of environmental changes
and mental health. The findings pave the way for future research
and interventions that can mitigate the adverse effects of climate
on mental health.
About juli:
juli is an AI-driven next-gen chronic condition management
platform for multi-factorial and comorbid conditions, currently
covering the most prevalent chronic conditions like diabetes,
depression, asthma or migraine. Patients and their care teams
that use juli can track their conditions easily. The app leverages
advanced data analytics and geolocation technology to deliver
real-time, actionable information tailored to each user's unique
needs. Users understand triggers and get recommendations on how to
get better or avoid the next episode. This empowers patients to
take an active role in managing their condition and improving their
outcomes, helping providers, health systems, insurers and employers
lower costs. For more information visit
https://www.juli.co/.
- Association between temperature and depression
Bettina Duhrkoop
juli
bd@juli.co