The Stress Indicator by VoicePrism^tm is the first consumer software that can help discover the causes of stress through vocal analysis. Stress Indicator works by using mathematical formulas that identify, measure, and analyze patterns in the frequencies of the human voice.

Those with Windows XP and Vista-based PCs or Windows Mobile-enabled handheld devices can simply run the software and speak into the mobile device or computer's microphone about their life, focused on key categories including home, work, love, friends and plans. The software then analyzes their voice and identifies sources of stress through this analysis.

Stress indicator also gives you the option to test your current, general stress level, which takes about 30 seconds. All you need to do is speak freeely into your computer or mobile device's microphone about any subject you wish. The Stress Indicator will then analyse patterns in your speech, which allows an understanding of your cognitive and emotional states from your own voice. The analysis screen will illustrate your results with a simple low to high reading. The higher the reading, the higher your current stress level. You can use the stress indicator on a regular basis to help monitor and manage your stress.

A study at Tsukuba University in Japan evaluated the reliability and validity of the technology used for Stress Indicator. The study assessed 106 subject's mental stress levels and found that the technology noted significant changes in a person’s voice under stressful conditions, in keeping with the other measures used to evaluate stress.

At US$29.95, Stress Indicator is a simple and inexpensive application that can help identify which areas of a person’s life are causing the most stress. Tranquil Living is an affiliate of VoicePrism. To view a demo or to download the Stess Indicator software from VoicePrism, please click here.