Establishing the mental health baseline

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Gerontology
• Psychology

Background:

• Cognitive function assessment is crucial for monitoring neurological health.
• Tracking cognitive changes over time aids in early detection of age-related decline and dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce cognitive-web.org, a novel online resource for cognitive testing.
• To provide individuals with a "mental health baseline" for self-assessment of cognitive function.
• To facilitate the study of cognitive changes during normal aging and in dementia.

Main Methods:

• Development and launch of the cognitive-web.org platform.
• Making a suite of cognitive tests accessible via the internet.
• Establishing a system for users to monitor their cognitive function over time.

Main Results:

• A new organization, cognitive-web.org, is established to provide accessible online cognitive tests.
• Users can establish a personal "mental health baseline" for cognitive function tracking.
• The platform will generate data on cognitive function changes in aging and dementia.

Conclusions:

• cognitive-web.org offers a valuable tool for public cognitive health monitoring.
• The platform supports research into cognitive aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Accessible online cognitive testing can empower individuals to manage their brain health.