From: The New York Times
The Use of Apps for Mental Health Has Outpaced the Scientific Evidence
October 1, 2015
The New York Times:
One of every five Americans will experience major depression or anxiety every year. Unfortunately, most who suffer go untreated.
To meet the need, a cottage industry has developed: Well-intentioned and enterprising individuals have designed over 3,000 apps dedicated to mental health, only some of which are free. The apps vary in function but most fall in line with the current zeitgeist of Track Thyself (whether it be calories, weight, steps or depression). The good news is that these kinds of apps increase access to health support and that access is portable. But their use should be supplemental, rather than a primary therapeutic avenue.
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