How Social Media and Smartwatch Data Reveal Early Signs of PTSD After Mass Trauma

New insights from a recent DEHA Lab study published in PLOS Digital Health explore how social media exposure and smartwatch-based physiological monitoring can help detect early signs of PTSD and anxiety following mass traumatic events.

By analyzing changes in sleep patterns, heart rate, and user engagement on social platforms, the study identifies digital markers that correlate with mental health symptoms in real time. This research opens the door to novel mental health monitoring approaches using everyday digital behavior and wearable data.

📖 Read the full study in PLOS Digital Health