As the use of digital tools in the mental health sector grows, so too does the need for clear and risk-proportionate regulation to ensure the safety and effectiveness of devices on the UK market. New guidance on Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHTs), released by the MHRA in February, is a pivotal output of a 3 year collaborative project between the MHRA and NICE, funded by the Wellcome Trust.

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