System and method for longitudinal analysis of mood disorders

摘要

In a computer system having a storage device, a method for gathering clinical data useful in the clinical analysis and treatment of mood disorders. The method includes such steps as displaying a main menu including a multiplicity of icons depicting inquiries to be answered by a patient; and, storing the patient's answers to the inquiries as clinical data generated on a regular basis by the patient. The method further includes selecting a point on a scale depicting the patient's current mood; selecting a sleep icon for updating sleep data; and, selecting a medication icon for updating type and amount of medication taken. The present invention is also capable of creating longitudinal charts and statistics based on selections made by a patient over a given period of time.