Waltham, Mass. -  December 20, 2011 -- People dealing with depression now have a new and potentially powerful ally: technology.

The Depression Wellness Analyzer is a breakthrough online system that allows people to define individual wellness goals, track their moods, monitor and adhere to treatment plans and medications, spot red flags and gather data to discuss with their doctor.

Unlike any other mood-monitoring software, the system -- which is is based on the PHQ-9, a well established benchmark of depression attributes -- asks targeted questions to help patients and caregivers create a personal definition of wellness and map out short- and long-term goals. From there, users can track their moods, medications, and other daily functioning such as sleep and activity levels, and produce a simple, one-page chart that clearly illustrates patterns and highlights potential issues.

Users download the program to their...