Digital Health

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A person finding peace in nature while holding a smartphone, symbolizing the balance between digital life and mental well-being.
Wellness

Digital Detox and Mental Well-being: Global Impact and Solutions

A 45-day intensive internet addiction recovery program at reSTART can cost US$14,500, a significant financial commitment for individuals seeking help, according to PMC .

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 4, 2026
Split image showing a futuristic AI mental health app interface and a group of concerned individuals, representing the duality of AI in mental wellness.
Wellness

AI Integration Boosts Mental Health App Consistency, But Ethical Questions Loom

Imagine a future where a casual online post could illuminate patterns indicative of mental health conditions, prompting an automated yet human-supervised intervention.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 22, 2026
Diverse individuals experiencing both the benefits and barriers of digital health technology, illustrating the health equity gap.
Wellness

What Is the Cultural Impact of the Digital Health Equity Gap?

The U.S. National Science and Technology Council reported that digital health can save both costs and time for patients and increase their access to health services. Yet, this promise of efficiency an

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 21, 2026
A futuristic cityscape symbolizing digital health expansion, with integrated technology and diverse people accessing care, contrasted by dimly lit areas representing the equity gap.
Wellness

Digital health tech expands, but regulation lags, equity gap widens.

In Kenya, a High Court recently ordered Rology Medical Kenya to cease operations.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 19, 2026
Person mindfully using a tablet in a calm, sunlit room, demonstrating intentional and healthy digital engagement.
Wellness

What Is Mindful Technology Use for Digital Wellness?

In 2018, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the UK highlighted that the quality of screen time is more important than the quantity , a perspective redefining digital engagement for c

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 7, 2026
A person in a dark room, illuminated by the glow of multiple screens, contemplating the impact of technology on their mental well-being.
Wellness

What is the Digital Wellness Movement and Why Does it Matter?

Despite the proliferation of digital wellness applications, many lack empirical validation for long-term efficacy, potentially leading to ineffective or even harmful treatment outcomes.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 16, 2026
A person meditating with a holographic interface showing biometric data, representing the integration of digital and physical wellness.
Wellness

What is Phygital Wellness and How Does It Reshape Mental Health?

Imagine a mental health program where your smartwatch tracks stress levels, an AI chatbot offers daily mindfulness exercises, and a human therapist provides weekly video sessions – all seamlessly inte

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 11, 2026