Fast Company September 9, 2023
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Are we a step closer to transhumanism?

When Apple’s latest software updates drop this month, users will have access to mental health and wellness features unlike anything currently available in a smartphone. With the Apple Watch and iOS health app, Apple has long strived to cement itself in the healthcare tech space. But the new features go beyond the standard heart rate, sleep, calorie, and fitness trackers that have become universal in smart tech.

A new mood tracker (dubbed “State of Mind”) will ask users to rate how they feel both in random moments (from unpleasant to pleasant) and daily. Mental health questionnaires will provide users with a preliminary screening for depression (using the PHQ-9 screening tool) and...

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