Beyond the wrist: A holistic wearable for women’s well-being

Rupam Sarkar*, Taniya Vaidya, Vanshika Vaidya

Department of Allied Health Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Refer this article

Rupam Sarkar, Taniya Vaidya, Vanshika Vaidya, Beyond the wrist: A holistic wearable for women’s well-being. March-April 2025, V3 – I2, Pages - 25 – 31. Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/ijti.v3i2.0089.

ABSTRACT

Women frequently face significant mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly during hormonal changes and pregnancy. Many current solutions are not able to provide the personalized and timely care needed to effectively manage these issues. This paper explores a wearable device that offers a tailored approach to managing mental health by tracking key physical and emotional indicators. The study aimed to assess whether this device could provide timely support for mental health challenges associated with hormonal fluctuations. The device uses basic sensors to track heart rate, stress levels, and sleep patterns. Based on these measurements, it helps users make adjustments to improve their well-being over time. Key features of the device include hormone tracking, monitoring emotional states, and suggesting lifestyle changes. The results showed that the device helped improve mood and reduce stress. By observing when users were likely to feel stressed or low, it offered helpful interventions to better manage those emotions. In addition, the device encourages mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and strategies for better sleep, giving users practical tools to improve their overall mental well-being. This wearable represents a significant advancement in supporting women’s mental health, specifically by helping them manage hormonal changes and related mental health challenges.

Keywords:

Women’s mental health, Wearable technology, Artificial intelligence (AI), Hormonal fluctuations, Stress management, Anxiety and depression, Postpartum health, Personalized health support, Predictive insights, Adaptive hormone tracking.