The new technology for mental health apps is booming in popularity. It’s also unregulated and undertested.
Unfortunately, many wellness apps have a data security problem. Astudied 32 popular mental health apps and ultimately designated 28 as “privacy not included.” Some of these apps simply had weak security measures, while others included clauses in their privacy policy that allowed them to sell users’ data to third parties.
“You’re dealing with a population with mental health challenges. The privacy and security statements are barely understandable even to someone operating at their full mental capacity,” Agarwal says. At best, user data could be used to create targeted advertising on other websites. At worst, a security breach could give hackers access to personal health and financial information.
When Bakker founded MoodMission in 2015, he hoped to avoid some of the pitfalls of other mental health apps by running the company on a not-for-profit model. The app aims to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety by suggesting a combination of
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