Policy Briefing Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing note 28 Apr 22 The role of technology in mental healthcare This briefing note explores the ethical and social issues arising from the use of technology in mental healthcare.
Press Release Better regulation and more evidence is needed for apps and remote technologies for mental health support Concerns over the effectiveness, safety and quality of technologies such as smartphone apps for people who need mental health support have been raised by the UK’s independent ethics body, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. 28 Apr 2022
Press Release Experts warn against 'geneticisation' of mental disorders Special safeguards must be implemented to protect people with mental disorders from genetic testing ... 23 Sep 1998
Report Read report Downloads Download the report 01 Sep 98 Mental disorders and genetics: the ethical context This report considers the ethical concerns raised by research into the genetics of mental disorders.
