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Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?

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Published: June 26, 2022 by RHJ Producer

The World Health Organization reports a 25% global increase in anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. During the same time, the mental health app industry skyrocketed. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the dangers of using these apps, many of which have no scientific evidence of successfully treating mental health.


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  • Dr. Stephanie Collier, Director of Education in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital

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  • Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH | McLean Hospital
Program #: 22-26Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Anxiety and Depression| Apps| Education| Health Care| Mental Health| Privacy| Psychiatry| Psychology| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Smartphones| Technology| Therapy| WellnessGuests: Dr. Stephanie CollierInstitutions & Organizations: McLean HospitalHost: Nancy BensonProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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