Mental health

  • Fears government health app could ‘encourage eating disorder behaviours’

    An eating disorder charity is urging the government to consider the impact its new health app will have on people with eating disorders. A pilot scheme that will require users to don wrist-worn devices that can generate personalised health recommendations, such as increasing their step count, eating more fruit and vegetables and decreasing portions, will [...]

  • WHO delivers mental health messages via video games

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) is leveraging popular digital platforms, including online games, to bring vital mental health messages and tips to people worldwide in the palms of their hands.  One such example is a new Self-Care Tournament on Angry Birds Friends. The tournament features 24 new game levels related to relaxation and healthy living, [...]