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Jennifer Murphy, Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Surrey

Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious

An unexpected smartwatch reading may make you think something is wrong and cause worry. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock

Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality and heart rate. But for some, wearables can have unintended consequences on wellbeing.

This is something I encountered recently. At a public talk, I got to chatting with a man who told me a story that stayed with me.

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