Characteristics of suicide prevention apps: a content analysis of apps available in Canada and the UK
The findings of this research present implications for the development of future suicide prevention apps. Development of a co-produced suicide prevention app which is accessible, allows for personalisation and can be integrated into clinical care may present an opportunity to enhance suicide prevention support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Authors
- Lydia Sequeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2715-3918)
- Jessica Kemp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5159-4433)
- Laura Bennett‐Poynter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3741-7099)
- Hwayeon Danielle Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4037-4464)
- Samantha Groves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3271-7295)
- Karen Lascelles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6542-4379)
- Gillian Strudwick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1080-7372)
Institutions
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087468
- Primary Topic
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust