## 3 Perspectives and Outcomes of the Presented RHMS with a Focus on Diet-Related Approaches
### Schizophrenia, Dietary Habits, and Physical Health
#### 3.2.2 RHMS Role (NeuroPredict Platform) in Managing Schizophrenia
_Personalisation of nutritional interventions_: By monitoring eating habits, the NeuroPredict Platform can provide detailed data on patients' dietary preferences. This would enable the customisation of nutritional interventions, providing specific recommendations to correct nutritional deficiencies and improve overall diet quality; 2. _Weight and metabolism management_: The obtained data can contribute to the monitoring and management of patients' weight. Early identification of changes in eating habits can help prevent uncontrolled weight gain associated with schizophrenia and pharmacological treatment. In addition, information on caloric intake and macro- and micronutrient composition can be used to optimize patients' metabolism and reduce the associated risk of metabolic syndrome; 3. _Education and awareness_: By providing real-time information about diet quality through the NeuroPredict Platform, patients can be educated and encouraged to make healthy food choices. This could help improve their perception of food and raise awareness of the link between food and mental health; 4. _Symptom management_: Balanced and nutritious diets can influence mental well-being. By tracking consistency in adopting healthy eating habits, the NeuroPredict Platform can help medical practitioners manage if there is any correlation between dietary changes and the intensity of schizophrenia symptoms. Dietary monitoring within NeuroPredict could not only provide a more detailed understanding of the nutritional factors influencing the health of patients with schizophrenia but could also provide valuable tools for personalising interventions and improving overall disease management. 2. _Sleep patterns_: The intricate dynamics between sleep patterns and mental health, particularly in the context of schizophrenia, necessitate advanced technological interventions. Sleep disruption is a significant issue for those who suffer from schizophrenia, with as many as 80% of individuals with schizophrenia being reported to have insomnia [148]. The Withings Sleep Analyzer emerges as a critical tool in this domain, monitoring and analysing sleep patterns to underscore the fundamental importance of adequate sleep in maintaining mental well-being. Complementing this, the smartwatch, with its capability to track overall health metrics, becomes invaluable. Observing changes in sleep patterns and activity levels through this device provides relevant indicators for ongoing mental health monitoring, offering a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing this disorder through technology. 3. _Stress_: Stress, a recognized exacerbating factor in schizophrenia symptoms [149], takes centre stage in mental health monitoring. The stress ring, designed to measure stress levels, offers a quantitative understanding of emotional well-being. By providing valuable data on stress levels, this technology enables a more comprehensive approach to managing schizophrenia. The ability to quantify stress adds a crucial dimension to the holistic care of individuals with schizophrenia, highlighting the significance of stress monitoring in the context of mental health. 4. _Alcohol consumption_: The complex interplay between alcohol consumption and mental health [150], especially in individuals with schizophrenia, demands meticulous attention. The medical blackbox integrated into the NeuroPredict Platform is equipped with alcohol detection capabilities, which are indispensable tools for monitoring substance use. Given the heightened vulnerability of individuals with schizophrenia to substance abuse, particularly alcohol, continuous monitoring of alcohol intake emerges as a vital component of holistic mental healthcare. 5. _Temperature monitoring_: Monitoring general health, as indicated by changes in body temperature, introduces an additional layer to mental health assessment [151]. The Withings smart thermometer, a tool capable of monitoring body temperature, becomes a valuable asset in this context.