Deer Emo: Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Clear Insights and Near Understanding of Mood Disorders

Dr. Lo is interested in clearing insights and nearing understanding of mood disorders. "Deer Emo" explores how ecological momentary assessment can examine real-time affective dynamics in major depressive disorder , bipolar depression, and healthy controls. This research assesses momentary affects, including positive affect , anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure), and patient-reported outcomes such as meaning in life. Additionally, traits like mindfulness and grit are analyzed and evaluated. This series of findings underscore how momentary and trait-level data can enhance diagnostic precision and inform personalized interventions in mood disorder research and adapt into future modalities of possible intervention and new approaches in mental health care.