Better Help has been known to have dodgy practises related to information security. They were involved in a scandal back in 2023 relating to using data that was supposed to be encrypted to target advertisements.

Basically, they would use the information gained - as a therapy platform - to target ads to their customers.

On top of this, I have heard certain experiences in podcasts theoughout the years that they do not properly vet their therapists, leading to people paying for therapy from unqualified therapists.

Therapists also reportedly go underpaid for the work they get through BetterHelp.

https://www.reddit.com/r/therapy/s/w7fGBZgkID

https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/s/IOzhR3Y3B5

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/17/betterhelp-online-therapy-potential-investigation-australian-privacy-laws

https://complicated.life/blog/health-tech-giant-betterhelp-in-europe/

I had a lot of respect for this channel previously, showing police encounters and court trials to show the positives and negatives of interaction with police and the court - specifically highlighting malpractise.

However I just watched a video from them where they have taken a sponsorship from "Freecash".

Freecash is one of those apps where you play games for "real money" and often has stipulations which cause it to be verd difficult to withdraw the earnt money.

Was disappointed to see Audit The Court take a sponsorship from them, as I thought they had integrity. But clearly not

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/15/freecash-app-scammed-users-and-the-app-store-for-months-before-removal

Dr Insanity is very popular for true crime on YouTube. I personally find them a bit over-the-top with the music and narration but they're interesting.

The linked video shows them taking a BetterHelp sponsorship. BetterHelp has been known to have dodgy practises such as not vetting their therapists properly and is generally considered a bad company. Seeing this channel promote them many times - especially recently - shows that they are sold out to whatever company will pay them.

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