The Acute Mental Stress Score (AMSS) is a powerful metric to quantify the acute mental stress status of the user, using key biomarker and facial micro expression metrics. An all-in-one, scientifically-backed index to personalize the mental health guidance on your platform and increase the self-awareness of your users.
How is it calculated?
Section titled “How is it calculated?”The Acute Mental Stress Score is calculated based on a combination of machine learning informed by selected HRV metrics and context-based reasoning.
How can it be used?
Section titled “How can it be used?”This unique all-in-one biomarker can accurately assess the stress load, providing information about the user’s capacity to cope with stress. It serves as a valuable indicator to detect whether a person is potentially heading towards burnout or chronic stress. For a comprehensive evaluation of mental fitness, utilize this metric in combination with the morning readiness score.

Insights
Section titled “Insights”Acute Mental Stress Score is returned as an integer on a scale of 0 to 5 as a part of the output response JSON, with the key ‘acute_mental_stress_score’.
Output | Definition | Example Color Indicator | Example User Text |
0 and 1 | Very bad | Red | You are quite stressed on this moment. It’s time to prioritize relaxation, recovery, and self-love. Activities like light stretching, journaling, and taking a hot bath can bring some mental relief. For better sleep, give yourself a little extra time to decompress before bed. |
2 | Bad | Red | You may be feeling a little more stressed than usual. We highly recommend implementing some stress management activities today like breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga. |
3 | Normal | Yellow | You may be feeling a little more stressed than usual. Stay hydrated and avoid junk food. |
4 and 5 | Good | Green | You have a low stress level. Keep going like this! |
Actionables
Section titled “Actionables”Add actionables to the Acute Mental Stress Score output to hyper-personalize the user journey on your platform or app. The following actionables are the result of in-depth analyzes of observational studies performed by IntelliProve.

