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Nearly 85 percent of anti-depression apps don’t work

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London: Nearly 85 percent of mental health apps may not be giving people correct data, scientists report, adding that their accreditation by the National Health Service (NHS) may falsely reassure patients.

Of the 27 mental health apps currently listed in the NHS library, 14 are for overcoming depression and anxiety.

Yet only four provide any scientific proof that they work when used by patients, and only two of them have been properly evaluated for clinical effectiveness.

“The results show that the true clinical value of over 85 percent of NHS accredited mental health apps is at present impossible to determine,” the authors stated.

“Until such time as evidence is forthcoming on the clinical effectiveness of these apps, and they have been properly evaluated, they should be removed from the NHS apps library,” said Simon Leigh and Steve Flatt from University of Liverpool.

Interactive online and app based treatments for mental health are becoming increasingly popular and accessible owing to the growth in use of smartphones and tablets.

But these options need to be “well informed, scientifically credible, peer reviewed and evidence based.”

Even apps for mental health issues like bipolar disorder, bulimia and post-traumatic stress disorder also don’t meet the standards.

“Unfortunately, the situation seems to be much the same with respect to apps accredited by the NHS,” the authors wrote.

The paper appeared in the journal Evidence Based Mental Health.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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