The Science Behind Okaya

Research

How We Measure Mental Wellness

Okaya’ patent pending technology uses advanced AI to analyze information streams from a simple video check-in. Our IRB-driven research has been validated using proprietary research videos across diverse conditions and based on established clinical research methodologies

Our technology is trained on multiple demographic groups and is currently calibrated for the English language.

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The Okaya Index

Your Personal Wellness Score

Unlike traditional assessments that compare you to population averages, the Okaya Index tracks your personal baseline and watches for meaningful changes in your wellness profile.

Validated Against Established Standards
PHQ-9 Depression Scale
Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFS)
Captures nuances traditional self-reporting may miss
Identifies fatigue beyond specific medical conditions
Provides continuous monitoring vs. point-in-time snapshots
Real-time assessment vs. subjective self-reporting

Privacy & Security First

What We DON'T Do

No facial identification - we can't identify who you are

No personal data storage - all analysis is anonymized

No diagnostic claims - we provide insights, not medical diagnosesWhat We DO

What We DO

End-to-end encryption of all data

HIPAA, FERPA, and GDPR compliant

User-controlled data sharing

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved studies

Current Research & Validation

Active Studies

HRPO/AFLR approved IRB with Flying Wing: Fatigue and cognitive processing assessment
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Indiana University: Depression and wellness indicators in cardio-oncology patients

Ongoing research: Continuous improvements across diverse population groups

Technical Specifications

Data Requirements

Video: Check-in via smartphone or desktop camera

Environment: Standard lighting, minimal background noise

Quality: Works across diverse smartphone cameras and desktop setups

Algorithm Performance

Consistency: Same video run 100 times = identical results

Reliability: Validated across geographical subregions

Accuracy: Speech detection accuracy across demographic groups

The Science Keeps Evolving

Our platform continuously improves through:

Collaborative research partnerships with academic institutions

Peer-reviewed scientific publications of our findings

Systematic user feedback integration

Ongoing IRB-approved validation studies across diverse populations

Want to transform mental health?

Become a research partner

The Okaya platform represents a transformative approach to mental health monitoring, utilizing advanced AI technologies to create personalized, non-diagnostic wellness assessments.

Our commitment to ethical AI practices, continuous improvement, and scientific validation positions us as a pioneering solution for understanding mental wellness in complex, dynamic settings.
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Contact our research team for collaboration opportunities or detailed methodology questions