Smartwatches Less Effective at Tracking Stress Than Expected

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A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science found that smartwatches, including Garmin Vivosmart 4, are limited in accurately measuring stress levels, with weak or no correlation between self-reported emotional states and wearable data, raising questions about their reliability for mental health monitoring.
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