• Fiona L. Shaned first evaluated the effectiveness of self-help apps for suicidal thoughts among the young Indigenous Australians with the 150 participants.
• Human service organizations across the United States recognize that app can provide valuable resources for individuals to address social issues, also apps are an important way of reaching the tech-savvy population. Regina T. P Aguirre came up with the development guidelines for suicide prevention apps after carefully studying 27 mobile apps and concluded that it is critical to carefully plan and develop the app and undertake an ongoing evaluation of the app.
• Laura Martinengo developed a systematic assessment plan for suicide prevention apps, after recognizing that the mobile apps may help address the unmet need of people at risk.
  They assessed adherence of suicide prevention advice in depression management and suicide prevention apps to six evidence-based clinical guideline recommendations
• Kennard showed the results from phase one of the treatment development study for suicide prevention. The study used a quantitative method to collect information from the families, teens, and physicians. The result shows that the participants were constructive about the utility of technology with the suicide prevention app but have limitations such as privacy and confidentiality.

• People who are suffering from depression, stress, and other similar issues are more likely to attempt suicide due to the emotional breakdown. In this situation, if they have the full mindset to attempt suicide, are they really going to call for help?
  Here, we need to track the user’s suicidal thoughts and create an action plan for the same.
• Even if they call for help, what if they kept on hold and didn’t receive any help on time? It will make the situation even worse.
  In such a case it’s critical to instantly connect the help seeker with a counselor and make them feel secure and precious, and making them realize there are people to care for them.
• Everyone has a different problem, and the advice that works for one may not be suitable for others. So we need to present a more personalized experience that targets individual and help them to relieve the frustrating things they faced in the past.
• Once you successfully eliminate the suicidal thought from personal at the critical movement, it is still unclear whether they will get support afterward. Without continuous therapy, the suicidal will come back at any time.

The following components will help you to draw perfect features for a Suicide prevention app:

• Identify the root cause of suicidal thoughts and things that are fueling it. Create each user profile containing his personal information and the problem he is facing(mental illness, financial issues, relationship problem, and more), the therapy he needed and a list of expert counselors he can connect with.
• Educational material, audio, videos, designed for individual users.
• Group and solo activities to engage the person indoor and outdoor.
• Safety plan to combat any suicide attempt.
• Behavior tracking feature with trigger identifier.
• Connect to the community(friends), counselor, and therapist option.
• Storage and share option to keep photos, audio, and videos.
• Emergency connect button
• GPS Tracker
• Trusted contact list
• Long-term follow-up

These features may vary depending on the types of users you are approaching.

Smart chatbots are capable of providing personalized responses by gathering your profile information and tracking activities.

When the user feels low VBH helps them to bring out good memories by reminding them of their future goals, loved ones, a bucket list of experience, and more.

Features:

• Tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking.
• Personalize the VHB content on the patient’s own smartphone according to the patient’s specific needs.
• Content storage option for audio, video, and photos.
• Collaboration option to connect with providers.
• Positive activity planning, distraction tools, and interactive relaxation exercises including guided imagery, controlled breathing, and muscle relaxation

The app is designed for teenagers struggling for instant help. The red button in the app can be activated to let close friends, family, and support networks connect instantly.

Features:

• Peer Support via your Trusted Contacts
• Simple message to take the guesswork out of asking for help
• Immediate help with notOK’s one-tap solution
• Accurate GPS location
• Trusted contacts are NOT required to download app
• Mental Health Resources at your fingertips
• If no Trusted Contacts are available, the user has the option of connecting to a local warmline

The app works as a suicide prevention and learning tool for primary care and behavioral health providers. It is designed according to the nationally recognized Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) practice guidelines.

Features:

• Learn the five steps of the SAFE-T approach in working with patients and easily download resources for use offline.
• Study interactive sample case studies
• Sample language and tips for talking with patients about their suicidal ideation.
• Clinical and educational resources and share crisis line phone numbers and other patient-focused materials.
• Use SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to provide timely referrals for patients.