Bragging is ubiquitous on Facebook. There’s always people getting married, having babies, and taking exotic vacations. The boasting is particularly pronounced this time of year, when people are recapping 2017 and spotlighting all of their accomplishments. It’s easy to feel inadequate. Just one example from one of my FB friends: Over the past 365 days…
***TRIGGER*** Something is happening on Facebook Live, and it’s horrifying.
I thought virtual reality was a relic of the ‘90s – clunky headsets never to be seen again in this world of smartphones and tablets. But no, it’s being used for medical purposes — particularly to simulate environments for mental health patients.
Everyone knows your smartphone can do almost anything. You can order takeout with the flick of a finger. You can analyze your physical health. And now, you can also analyze your mental health. There are several apps in development that will monitor your moods as well as existing apps that foster relationships among the mental health community.
