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Sam Nichols for Life Matters

INSANE: Mental health apps are largely unregulated in australia some experts fear vulnerable users could be harmed - The Real Truth

Mental health apps are a growing industry, but there's no way to ensure that their contents are safe in Australia. (Reuters: Issei Kato)

Australians have begun increasingly relying on technology for mental health care — ranging from diagnostic and self-help tools, to online platforms that connect users with real or AI therapists.

It comes at a time when mental illness is growing in Australia. It's estimated nearly nine million Australian adults have experienced a mental disorder. However, mental health care is simultaneously becoming less accessible.

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