There are a number of 'workbooks' used for self-evaluation and simple data collection between sessions in clinical treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar dis

There are a number of 'workbooks' used for self-evaluation and simple data collection between sessions in clinical treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. These workbooks will be used to develop the set of measurement dimensions used in the first prototypes. Initially, development focus will be around designing a user experience that is easy to use and promotes consistent use of the app because this is needed to take advantage of any clinical expertise embodied by the software. In working on this design, I plan to consult existing research literature on the use of existing at-home evaluation methods and issues of non-compliance for general out-patient medical treatment. After designing the initial experience, I would plan to consult with M.D.s and doctors of psychology both to find out ways to increase patient use of the software and to develop in-app analysis that would be beneficial clinically. (EDIT: forgot this sentence) I have a friend who is a M.D. working in research psychiatry here in Boston, as well as some other contacts that I plan to reach out to as I try to grow a network of possible consultants. Another important part of this consultation would be to make sure this app is viewed a tool to help patient and doctor and not as a tool for patients to make their own medical choices without doctor consultation. Being based in Boston/Cambridge, I am surrounded by a large hospital community with a lot of interesting mental health research going on outside of drug trials. If I could get this software involved with one of the studies on clinical methodologies it would be a great way to get user feedback and incorporate clinical standards into the software.