suicide prevention apps

Suicide prevention apps lack input from those with experience, according to new study: The vast majority of online suicide prevention tools have not been co-designed by those with experience of mental health concerns, which may mean users do not engage as effectively, according to a new study. Dr Dianne Wepa, Associate Professor in Mental Health at the University of Bradford, said: “There are more than 10,000 apps and websites aimed at suicide prevention but very few retain users. This could be because they have not had enough input at the design stage from people who have lost friends, family members

Suicide prevention apps lack expertise as seen on The Hippocratic Post.