We need feedback on our prototype suicide prevention app!

Grassroots Suicide Prevention has developed a prototype UK-based suicide prevention app with some funding from a silent partner and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust. We are in the consultation phase and need your help to make sure we get the content right. Thanks for your support - please share the survey with anyone you think might be interested.

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* 1. Please tell us which age group you belong to and how you identify your gender.

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* 2. Do you think there is a need for a UK-focused suicide prevention app?

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* 3. Would it put you off using/recommending the app if the 'About' page had a link for donating to Grassroots Suicide Prevention (the app will be free)?

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* 4. These are the crisis services we are planning to link to on the app:

1: Emergency call 999
2: 111 if not immediate risk
3: Samaritans
4: HopelineUK
5: Get Connected
6: CALM Helpline
7: Saneline
8: Childline
9: Mind InfoLine

Is there a national service you think we've missed?

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* 5. Do you think suicide bereavement resources should be included on the app?

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* 6. Would you like the suicide prevention app to have the ability to use GPS to show the user what crisis/support services are near their location?

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* 7. The 'Stay Alive' page outlines 5 simple steps for a person thinking about suicide to consider. This is the basic overview:

'Thinking about suicide..?

a: Be honest with yourself – this is important. Your life is at risk.
b: Decide not to do anything right now. You do not have to act on your thoughts of suicide.
c: Talk to someone – you are not alone; there are people who want to listen and who can help you (link to Find Help' page)
d: Keep yourself safe (link to the 'Staying safe for now' page)
e: Read this first http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/'

Is there anything you would like to see added or changed?

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* 8. The app’s 'Keeping Safe for Now' page links to some self-help ideas including staying safe from means of suicide, getting help, breathing exercises and distraction techniques. Would you like to see any other self-help suggestions for people thinking about suicide?

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* 9. The 'Worried About Someone?' page outlines 5 simple steps:

a. Be alert (link to 'Potential Warning Signs' page)
b. Ask about suicide
c. Listen; help them talk
d. Help the person get help (link to ‘Find Help’ page)
e. Help them stay safe while help is being arranged

Is there anything you would like to see added?

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* 10. What FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) about suicide do you think would be most helpful to include? We want to focus on dispelling myths.

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