The digitization of health care is changing how we take control our our well-being. Think of how quickly you fly to Google to root out the cause of some emerging symptoms. Mental health apps, therapy apps, wellness apps, whatever you call them, are a case study that perfectly encapsulates the promise and perils of integrating… Read more

A couple of months ago, I was in a summer slump. I just couldn’t find an outlet for my feelings of hopelessness and lack of motivation. I couldn’t afford therapy either. That’s when I spotted an ad for Sayana on Instagram, which markets itself as “the emotional self-care guide”. It was colorfully designed, with a… Read more

With all the doomsday predictions about technology, what is true is that it can still benefit our lives. That is the hope that consumers carry when they download a new app to manage their diet or help with their depression. So the question is: how can app developers genuinely strive to live up to those… Read more