Big data is encompassing most professions, and psychology isn't any different. The big data boom for psychology and psychologists holds a lot of potential- to provide care to people without access to it, to provide more efficient and tailor made services and to reach out to a lot more people; but this service isn't without its problems. This blog explores the emerging marriage between mental health care and big data and assesses its positives and negatives.

The cell phone is in your pocket. Anticipating a text or a call? You are determined to not miss this text/call and you suddenly feel that your cell phone vibrated. By the time you check your phone, you realize it was an illusion. Disappointed? Well, you are not alone. The Phantom Vibration Syndrome is a widespread phenomena among smartphone users.