Summary:
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a 12-week trial to screen veterans for mental health issues using wearable devices.
- The trial aims to assess the effectiveness of using wearable technology, such as smartwatches, to monitor veterans' physiological data and detect potential mental health concerns.
- The trial is the first of its kind for the VA, as it explores the use of wearable technology to proactively identify and address mental health challenges among veterans.