NuraLogix Launches Anura® Anxiety Index to Advance Long-Term Mental Health Monitoring

NuraLogix, a pioneer in contactless wellness monitoring and developer of Affective AI™, has introduced the Anura® Anxiety Index, a novel composite measure designed to assess an individual’s underlying, long-range anxiety levels. Integrated into the company’s flagship Anura® platform, the new feature gives care providers, researchers, and insurers an objective tool for tracking mental health over time.

Unlike conventional approaches that capture only short-term stress responses, the Anura® Anxiety Index synthesizes multiple physiological parameters that collectively reflect nervous system activity patterns associated with prolonged anxiety. By distilling this data into a single score, the system provides a quantifiable baseline for monitoring trends and potential interventions.

Anxiety: Prevalence, Impact, and the Need for Better Tools

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition worldwide, affecting over 300 million people according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States alone, nearly one in three adults (31.1%) will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime, per the National Institute of Mental Health.

The societal costs are equally significant. The Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health estimates that untreated mental health conditions cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. Employers are increasingly aware of the issue: a 2023 World Economic Forum survey found 80% of employers list mental health as a top concern, yet most lack objective measurement tools.

This context underscores the value of scalable, technology-driven solutions like the Anura® Anxiety Index, which can extend mental health monitoring into everyday care without the need for wearables or in-person assessments.

Affective AI for Emotional Health Insights

The Anura® platform is built on NuraLogix’s patented DeepAffex™ and Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI™) technologies, capable of measuring over 100 health and wellness parameters using only a conventional video camera. The addition of the Anxiety Index expands its mental health capabilities, complementing existing stress and cardiovascular measures with a targeted, physiologically driven anxiety score.

Because it is contactless and easily integrated into telehealth platforms, employee wellness programs, and clinical research protocols, the Anura® Anxiety Index can deliver consistent, real-time insight at scale — potentially reducing reliance on self-reported questionnaires alone.

Expert Insight

“The Anura® Anxiety Index represents a significant advancement,” said Dr. Keith Thompson, Chief Medical Officer at NuraLogix. “By leveraging multiple physiological indicators and AI-driven analytics, we can now provide insights into longer-term anxiety patterns that go beyond momentary stress, helping improve mental health monitoring and support.”

Industry Context: Mental Health Tech on the Rise

The release comes amid accelerating investment in digital mental health tools. While wearable-based systems such as Empatica’s stress monitors and behavioral analytics from platforms like Mindstrong have gained traction, NuraLogix’s differentiator is its camera-only, multi-parameter approach — eliminating the need for specialized hardware while covering a broad spectrum of physical and emotional metrics.

Analysts project sustained growth in AI-enabled mental health solutions over the next five years, driven by the convergence of telehealth adoption, employer wellness initiatives, and greater public awareness of mental health’s role in overall wellbeing.