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AI-powered therapy apps can provide on-demand mental health support, but they also raise privacy concerns that users must weigh. In my experience covering digital health, I’ve seen clinicians praise the convenience of chat-based CBT while warning that data misuse can erode trust. Below I break down how these apps
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Can Digital Therapy Apps Really Boost Your Mental Health? What the Data Says and How to Stay Safe Yes - they can help, but 14.7 million downloads of mental-health apps on Android have known security flaws, meaning users’ sensitive data can be exposed (news.google.com). The promise of
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Privacy Check: Are Mental Health Apps Keeping Your Data Safe? Yes, most reputable mental health apps promise to protect your data, but privacy safeguards differ dramatically and many apps still expose sensitive information. In 2023, the HIPAA Journal logged 652 reported data breaches affecting healthcare entities, a sharp reminder that