Colleges want freshmen to use mental health apps. But are they risking students’ privacy?

Experts attribute the growth of wellness apps on college campuses to digital-savvy millennials. Yet students may be giving up more information than they realize.

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Source: Washington Post

Categories: Future of Medicine

Tags: mentalhealth

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