Can smartwatches predict if someone will have a relapse of psychosis?

People from all walks of life can experience psychosis. Psychosis can involve a range of experiences such as hearing voices, feeling suspicious around others or having confused thinking. Sometimes, these experiences can become distressing and get in the way of living a fulfilling life.

In the newly launched CONNECT study, researchers from the Cardiff University want to see how changes in activity levels, thoughts, feelings and behaviours might relate to someone’s mental health getting better or worse.

You will be asked you to answer a short set of questions a few times a week about your thoughts, feelings, environment and activities using the CONNECT app and use a wearable device such as smartwatch to track your daily activity. By taking part in this study, you can contribute to the development of new knowledge which could help people who experience psychosis in the future. 

For more information on how to take part and eligibility criteria visit the CONNECT study website.