The South Korean government is using an app to monitor its citizens in quarantine. While people in social isolation want better access to healthcare resources and support, data privacy concerns are raising questions about the use of state-regulated health tech to control the pandemic.

Whether it’s steps, heart rate, or weight, many people track their health. But as data privacy concerns grow, the use of apps and wearables is falling, leaving room for brands to work more closely with trusted doctors to earn confidence and quell fears about data breaches.

Distractions abound in the age of the smartphone as work emails, social media notifications, and news updates keep people glued to their devices. The Thrive Away app is helping people regain control of their digital lives and set healthy boundaries by screening all incoming mobile activity.

With more than 44 million adults having a mental health condition and rates of depression and suicide on the rise among younger generations, America’s mental health crisis shows no sign of easing in the near future. How might mobile apps enable people to better manage their wellbeing?