07-08-2024 | Correspondence
Internet of Things for Emotion Care: Advances, Applications, and Challenges
Authors:
Xu Xu, Chong Fu, David Camacho, Jong Hyuk Park, Junxin Chen
Published in:
Cognitive Computation
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Emotion is a cognitive state that occurs in humans with external stimulation [
1]. In recent years, psychological-related illnesses and mental health challenges have arisen due to various factors, such as social pressure and interpersonal communication. These issues may threaten social stability and human development. Many studies have determined that emotion care is one of the effective ways to promote psychological well-being and mental health [
2]. Traditional approach to emotion care that involves discussing emotions and problems with a mental health professional [
1]. It encompasses various techniques, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and change negative thinking patterns and behaviors. However, these methods have relied on subjective self-reporting or limited clinical observations resulting in less reliable for emotional care [
3]. In addition, traditional methods might not capture moment-to-moment changes in emotional states, potentially missing critical insights into mental health. Therefore, this highlights the urgency for a more comprehensive, accessible, and objective emotion care approach. …