By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jan 15 2026 The research lays out a clearer path for identifying depression apps that are safe, effective, and worth recommending. Study: Validation and selection of criteria for evaluating apps for managing depression: a Delphi study . Image credit: myboys.me/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in BMJ Open , researchers introduced a novel consensus-based framework that lays the groundwork for a future assessment tool designed to