How safe and powerful are brain health apps? (Relay)

How safe and powerful are brain health apps? (Relay)The entry mechanism could also play a role in disease progression.

Moving ahead this week, we delve into the challenges people face trying to break into mental health care.

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The pandemic triggered a spike of despair and anxiety and quickly strained our already fragile device. While many struggled to find care,

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At the start of the pandemic, businesses like better help, and Talkspaces saw its downloads nearly double.

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But some fitness professionals are raising concerns about privacy and comfort

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A latest Mozilla report noted that 28 out of 32 repair apps are leveraging user logs.

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The Cerebral app is currently under investigation for possible violations of the Controlled Materials Act.

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Are intellectual fitness apps hackers with watered-down care, or are they a safety net for those in need?

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The FDA knows that there is a need for substantive and supportive programs/digital therapies for behavioral health

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