Emotional Distress (Stress) Word Monitor and Analyzer

I think people generally talk a lot about what's bothering them, even if they're not aware of it.

What's "bothering them" might very well have be a factor in their physical symptoms, however, especially for those with chronic conditions.

If the doctor "only knew" what was going on "inside" a patient, they might very well diagnose and/or treat a patient differently.  At least, I hope so.  To be fair to the doctor, many patients won't talk much, even if prompted.  So, the "rest of the story" is not available is not available to the doctor for consideration.

So, how about a "Emotional Distress (Stress) Word Monitor and Analyzer"? - to record and analyze the words spoken by the patient all day long, for several days, maybe even a month - then give a report to the doctor and/or patient.  I'm picturing a Small Wearable Device something like a Holter Monitor , only monitoring words/speech/conversation instead of heart function.  Maybe it would look like a Wrist Watch.  Who knows?

Also, you could monitor the very popular "phone texting", "tweeting", computer activity, and social media activity to determine patient "stressors".

The speech/text analysis could include...

• Word count to signify what is important to the patient.
• Voice Stress Analysis correlating to the words spoken at the time.
• Words spoken during certain times of the day.
• Maybe more I haven't thought of yet...

In addition, the Monitor/Analyzer could include these...

• Camera to record stress level during certain events and/or around certain people. 
• Stress Monitor, perhaps using Skin Conductance and/or Heart Rate Variability.
• Report generation showing Patient Stressors over time and maybe advice for doctor on how to better diagnose and/or treat patient.

By doing this non-invasive test, the patient would be developing a "Stressor Profile", without even knowing it.

The results of this test could be presented to the Healthcare Provider and/or Therapist to determine next steps.  By doing so, the doctor can look at a bigger picture of what might be causing and/or aggravating physical symptoms - instead of just treating the physical symptoms!

OK, so here's some of what's been done before in this area...from here I might make a working model and/or write a book about it.  Wish me luck.

Call Centers Tap Voice-Analysis Software to Monitor Moods | WIRED

Voice Analysis Tech Could Diagnose Disease - MIT Technology Review

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MIT built a wearable app to detect emotion in conversation - The Verge

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Holter Monitor Diary | American Heart Association

Affective instability in patients with chronic pain: a diary approach. - NCBI

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Stress profile in essential hypertension. - NCBI

Stress management: Know your triggers - Mayo Clinic

Disclaimer - Article is for information only and is not medical advice.