People using these apps urged to do five checks first for their mental health

People using these apps urged to do five checks first for their mental health

The Government has issued new guidance urging people to report concerns

UK Mental Health Apps Explained

For many Nigerians and other diaspora communities living in the UK, mental health support is no longer limited to GP appointments, counselling sessions, or long NHS waiting lists. Increasingly, people are turning to digital tools and mental health apps for support, reassurance, and guidance in moments when help feels far away. But as these tools become more common, an important question keeps coming up quietly in homes, WhatsApp groups, and late…

MHRA issues guidance for people using mental health apps

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance on using mental health apps and digital tools.

MHRA shares guidance on safe and effective use of digital mental health apps – HTN Health Tech News

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance for the public and healthcare professionals on the use of apps and digital tools for mental health support, aiming to help people make more informed choices and “know what to do if something doesn’t feel right”. Anthony Harnden, MHRA chair and professor of primary care at the University of Oxford, said: “When someone turns to a tool to help with their mental h…

Government urges people using mental health apps to do checks first - OK! Magazine

People using certain apps and mental health technologies may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk