The mental health industry watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is concerned that college and other students may be unaware that educational problems are a target for unscrupulous “mental health” marketing. [1]There are approximately 10,000 to 20,000 mental health apps available, according to the American Psychological Association. The global mental health apps market is lucrative, expected to grow from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $5.5 billion in 2022. cit., Lown Institute[7] Thomas Germain, “Mental Health Apps Aren't All As Private As You May Think,” Consumer Reports, 2 Mar. 2021, https://www.consumerreports.org/health-privacy/mental-health-apps-and-user-privacy-a7415198244/[8] Deanna Paul, “Colleges want freshmen to use mental health apps.

Source: Washington Post November 22, 2022 02:01 UTC