Week August 20, 2023
Theara Coleman

Are mental health apps helpful, or should you stick with the professionals?

Accessing quality mental health care can be challenging. Some people find it too expensive, especially if they lack insurance coverage. Others reside in areas where mental health professionals and therapists are scarce. Enter mental health and therapy apps, which have been around for years but have grown in both number and popularity lately, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Today, thousands of mental health and wellness apps claim to help people with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. While people seem receptive to using these apps to seek help, others point out there’s reason to be wary of their promises. Some apps offer digital support from licensed professionals,...

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Topics: Apps, Digital Health, Mental Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology
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