Sleep, Steps, and Screens: Between- and within-person effects of digital markers of daily life behaviors on smartphone-based assessments of cognitive functioning in depression | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Sleep, Steps, and Screens: Between- and within-person effects of digital markers of daily life behaviors on smartphone-based assessments of cognitive functioning in depression
Key Points
Cognitive functioning improves with regular engagement with digital markers, enhancing mood and daily life.
Participants showed an increase in cognitive scores of 15% when daily behaviors were monitored closely.
Observational analysis based on smartphone tracking of sleep, steps, and screen use was used across diverse daily activities.
Findings highlight the need for integrating technology in mental health assessments, potentially improving treatment outcomes.