evidence based tech wellbeing
Who is dr digital health?
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Dr rachael kent.
Dr Rachael Kent is a world-leading researcher, author, consultant, podcast host, and Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy and Society at King’s College London, where her research examines the impact of digital technology on mental and physical health.
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Dr Rachael Kent v. Apple
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Dr Kent is the first female class representative in UK legal history, leading a collective action against Apple on behalf of 19.6 million UK consumers, alleging they have breached competition law and overcharged for app purchases, seeking over £1bn in compensation. See: Competition Appeals Tribunal | Press & Interviews Here
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Consultancy
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Dr Kent is the founder of tech-wellbeing consultancy Dr Digital Health, providing evidence-based research and strategy for businesses and employees on managing tech saturation, and how tech ‘addiction’ impacts mental and physical health in everyday professional and personal life. Some of Dr Kent’s clients include the NHS, the UK Government, Vivo Barefoot, Paramount, and CBS.
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Podcast
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Press & Publications
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Dr Kent’s first book 'The Digital Health Self-Wellness, Self-Tracking, and Social Media' was published in May 2023 by Bristol University Press.
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Dr Kent's research regularly appears in press and podcasts including BBC News, Forbes Magazine, Runners World, BrainCare, Metro UK, Heat Magazine, Women and Home Magazine, The Daily Mail, The Independent, MixMag, Health and Wellbeing Magazine, and Glamour Magazine.
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Dr Kent is the host of 'Digital Health Diagnosed: Your Dose of Tech Wellbeing' produced by Mic'd Productions, the first evidence-based podcast diagnosing how technology impacts your health. Digital Health Diagnosed has been featured on ITV News and has high-profile expert guests such as Ben West, Sophie Medlin, and Made in Chelsea's Miles Nazaire.