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  • Digital Health
  • Mental Health Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Depression is a prevalent and chronic mental health condition requiring continuous monitoring for effective diagnosis and management.
  • Sensor-based digital tools are emerging as innovative solutions for assessing and managing depression.
  • This review examines the current landscape of these technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review sensor-based digital tools for depression diagnosis and management.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness, usability, and limitations of these digital health technologies.
  • To identify future research directions for clinical implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted in November 2025 using major scientific databases (IEEE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science).
  • The search followed PRISMA guidelines, identifying peer-reviewed studies on digital technologies for depression diagnosis, monitoring, or intervention.
  • Eligible articles underwent full-text assessment.

Main Results:

  • 41 studies met inclusion criteria, involving diverse populations from adolescents to older adults.
  • Digital tools included smartphones, wearables, and hybrid systems, utilizing sensors like GPS, accelerometers, and heart rate monitors.
  • Data collection involved active and passive monitoring of behavior, physiology, and mood, with some tools analyzing speech and facial expressions.

Conclusions:

  • Sensor-based digital tools can effectively monitor complex depression symptoms and facilitate personalized care.
  • Standardized validation is crucial for widespread clinical adoption.
  • Future research should prioritize long-term engagement, scalability, data privacy, and focus on specific depression subtypes.