Mental Health Apps Face a Reckoning Over Effectiveness
Regulators and researchers are demanding evidence that wellness apps actually work.
The booming market for mental health apps is facing scrutiny as experts call for rigorous proof of effectiveness.
Many tools lack clinical validation, raising concerns about privacy and false reassurance.
Some standout apps show real benefit when paired with professional care.
The push for standards could separate credible tools from digital snake oil.
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