Most people tend to put on the Denial cap when it comes to mental Health problems. The worst part is that denial keeps those with Mental health problems from getting better.This has led to the making of an app known as Eliza app that will help in dealing with the denial issue.
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The app lets the user record voice memos from anywhere(could be a vent,current state of emotions e.t.c). Using IBM-Watson,the app translates your speech to text and query it to determine your mental state.After which the results are outlined and the user may choose to share the results with his or her doctor.
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With ELIZA, you can find out more about your emotional health and see if you at risk for a mental disorder.I find It similar to other Tools that aim to provide insights into a potential disorder
Is ELIZA a diagnostic tool?
Well,I think it's not.My view is that It's a tool that aims to provide Insights into a potential disorder that may have a negative effect on your life.Similar to online disorder tests only that in the case of Eliza ,one is inputting voice memos .
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