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In Practice: Have your say on digital mental health tools


Michelle Wisbey


13/11/2025 4:00:44 PM

The TGA wants to hear from GPs as it reviews the tools’ regulatory framework, ensuring they are fit for purpose.

GP using a tablet to help a patient.
The TGA wants to hear from GPs as part of its review into the regulatory environment for digital mental health tools.

This week’s In Practice also includes responses to questions posed in a recent Professional Services Review (PSR) webinar, the AJGP’s new digital format, and the upcoming Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference.
 
Have your say on digital mental health tools 
Do you use digital tools in your practice to screen, diagnose, monitor, or treat patients with mental health conditions?
 
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) wants to hear from GPs as part of its review to ensure the regulatory framework for these tools is fit for purpose and to better understand what tools are available in the Australian market. 
 
The survey is open until Monday, 1 December 2025 and can be accessed on the TGA website
 
Responses to PSR webinar questions 
In July the RACGP hosted a webinar presented by PSR Director, Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio.
 
In response to the many questions the college received following the webinar, written responses to the questions which were unanswered in consultation have now been published, alongside a Q&A, on the RACGP website
 
AJGP digital: Read, listen, connect  
The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) has launched a new digital format for members who want flexible access to peer-reviewed research. Its key features include:

  • Read or listen – access full articles via text or text-to-speech 
  • Access anywhere – mobile, tablet or desktop 
  • Share insights – strengthen professional networks 
  • Flexible format – complements print and online editions 
Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference 
The Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference takes place in Melbourne, on Wurundjeri Country, from 27–29 November with the theme ‘Promoting great medical culture: People, places and peers’.
 
The event will bring more than 250 local, national and international delegates and speakers together to explore new ideas, projects, programs and solutions for doctors and medical students.
 
Guided by the Australasian Doctors’ Health vision of enthused and engaged doctors, the conference aims to promote safer practice, safer workspaces, and better outcomes for all communities.

RACGP President Dr Michael Wright will be part of a panel discussion on the Saturday program, along with Professor Steve Robson, Dr Alexandra Muthu and Professor Leanne Rowe.
 
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