Eugenie Park

Dec 4, 2023 | pymnts.com | Eugenie Park

By: Eugenie Park and Darrell M. West (Brookings Tech Tank)In recent years, there has been a significant uptick in the utilization of mental health apps, experiencing a notable 54.6% growth between 2019 and 2021. This surge is likely tied to the increased prevalence of diagnosed mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of social distancing measures, which reduced access to traditional in-person psychotherapeutic services.

Nov 30, 2023 | brookings.edu | Eugenie Park |Darrell M. West

Over the past few years, the use of mental health apps has been on the rise, with a reported 54.6% growth between 2019 and 2021. This growth is likely correlated with the increased prevalence of diagnosed mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the implementation of social distancing measures that made traditional in-person psychotherapeutic services less accessible. Among apps that are broadly intended to improve mental health, several distinct types have emerged.

Oct 18, 2023 | pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park

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Oct 18, 2023 | pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park

People face a number of choices in managing their online privacy, and each person approaches these from a different angle. Some people are tech-savvy and confident in their ability to protect their data. Others are overwhelmed trying to navigate the privacy settings that tech companies make available. And while many are concerned about their privacy, translating that concern into action can be complicated. No single factor explains the ins and outs of people’s privacy choices.

Oct 18, 2023 | pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park

Online privacy is complex, encompassing debates over law enforcement’s data access, government regulation and what information companies can collect. This chapter examines Americans’ perspectives on these issues and highlights how views vary across different groups, particularly by education and age.