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How I got obsessed with counting calories, and why I finally stopped

September 22, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Calorie-counting apps are meant to help improve your habits, but they can also lead to disordered eating and other harmful behaviors—like they did for me.

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Apps Disordered Eating Nutrition

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Could your next therapist be a chatbot?

August 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Chatbot apps offer free, accessible mental health support—but they may cause more problems than they solve, explains Emma Bedor Hiland, PhD.

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Accessibility Apps Artificial Intelligence Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Technology

Everyone’s a TikTok therapist

August 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Bonnie Zucker, PhD

TikTok shines a spotlight on mental health, but it can lead to faulty self-diagnosis. Bonnie Zucker, PhD, explains how to use the app while doing no harm.

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Apps Culture Self-Diagnosis Social Media Technology Therapy

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12 best mental health apps for 2023

August 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Apps can’t replace professional therapy, but they can offer extra support for your mental health. From a sea of options, here are our favorites for 2023.

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Apps Resources Technology Telehealth

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The psychological effects of dating apps

June 12, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Dating apps can help you find your person, but they can also be hard on your mental health. Learn how to take care of yourself when you get on the apps.

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Apps Couples Culture Dating Intimacy Relationships Self-Esteem Technology