Jun 24, 2021
Still in vacation mode but have plenty to talk about. Part of
today's episode deals with digital and health literacy. Well,
truthfully I try to sneak it in whenever I can.
Digital Literacy is "is the ability to use information and
communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and
communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical
skills."
Health Literacy is "the degree to which individuals have the
capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health
information and services needed to make appropriate health
decisions."
Part of today's episode deals with both digital and health literacy. There are dozens of apps for anxiety and depression users. There are some crappy ones, that steal content from other creators and providers.
The meditation apps that charge you a subscription to access
content from another website. That is free to download and listen
too. Those burn me up.
Or apps that connect to another content creator's website. It
does provide information. It also is harvesting information from
your phone and contacts.
Or the ones that honestly provide content - bare minimum but
they did create it. And you do get to access it for free. But you
are bombarded with ads that may or may not be appropriate for you
to view.
I personally can go a lifetime without seeing or hearing about
men's lower level grooming products.
So in the episode, I go a little long winded about what is and isn't a medical app. Because when I hear about an Erectile Dysfunction provider trying to provide medication for anxiety it gets me a little more anxious.
So in the episode, I go a little long winded about what is and isn't a medical app. Because when I hear about an Erectile Dysfunction provider trying to provide medication for anxiety it gets me a little more anxious.
Fellas, I understand that the malfunctioning plumbing issues
can cause anxiety. 100% . Not even up for debate.
But an on-line service for a physical condition, that also
handles hair loss and now wants to provide psychiatric care and
pill dispensing is a problem.
And a red flag. And from a health literacy stand
point, multiple questions should be asked:
- Why is an ED vendor also treating hair loss?
- Does hair loss lead to ED?
- Don't dermatologists handle hair loss? (Why yes, they do and the AAD can help you find accurate info)
- Where is that medication coming from?
- Is is legal where I live to buy or obtain medication on-line (in the U.S., Nope.)
Don't be uninformed or flat out stupid. Do your research and
homework.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
In the News:
From Anxiety Centre there is Fear of Going Crazy
In the News:
Washington Post article about Olympians and Mental Health
Concerns
There is a video documentary on Vimeo about ED called Let's
Talk About It. Seventeen minutes could help you can save
yourself some aggravation and keep some of your hard earned
money.
App that Attack:
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps,
Consumers Left Adrift from the California Health
Foundation
One Mind PsyberGuide - Resource to help you
determine if a mental health app is worth your time and
money.
Pasty Cline with The Jordanaires version of Crazy.
Gnarls Barkley from the album St. Elsewhere version of
Crazy.
Postmodern Jukebox version of Crazy.
Anxiety Resources
For teenager and young adults there is DoSomething.org
11 Facts About Anxiety.
From Anxiety Centre there is Fear of Going Crazy
Anxiety Network's page on What You Fear Most Cannot
Happen
VeryWell Mind page on Dementophobia or the fear of
going mad or crazy.
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Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.