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Why employers need to think beyond mental health apps and chatbots for their benefits

Why employers need to think beyond mental health apps and chatbots for their benefits

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Mental health support in the workplace – and how it could be improved – has been a top topic of conversation for several years. But this mental health provider thinks the conversation hasn’t gone far enough yet. While employers have prioritized the provision of mental health resources, only 44% have enough providers available for employees …

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The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

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Fitness trackers, which help keep tabs on sleep quality, heart rate and other biological metrics, are a popular way to help Americans improve their health and well-being. There are many types of trackers on the market, including those from well-known brands such as Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and Oura. While these devices grow in popularity and …

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New VR apps focus on mental health, but their effectiveness hasn't been studied

New VR apps focus on mental health, but their effectiveness hasn’t been studied

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After his father died from Covid last fall, Donkan Martinez was overcome with grief and turned to an unlikely outlet: virtual reality. The 24-year-old found himself wading into an emerging field of virtual mental health care, through a service called Innerworld, which offers peer-led mental health support through its app. The idea is to bring …

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