Development of Stress Management System for Prevention of a Mental Disease using Smart Finger Plethysmogram Measurement

Abstract

In this modern society, with its multitude of stressors that people encounter on a daily basis, a characteristic of mental disorders is that there is a risk of developing them at the unconscious level, and even if the patient were to detect the condition, they are difficult to treat. Furthermore, while there are tests that evaluate the level of stress, these tests still have many elements. Therefore, it is extremely important to be able to objectively assess ones stress levels, as well as to raise awareness of and pay attention to internal signals in order to control the level of risk, to create a mechanism which provides medical help. Thus, this study aims to visualize the internal signals through the heart rate which is affected by stress, develop a system to provide assistance in returning stress to normal levels, and assisting in helping patients manage their own risk levels.