Mental health, one of the integral issues in the shortest today, shows a strong increasing trend of suicide. Thanks to technology, it can introduce quite some effective solutions to these problems today. One of these solutions is mobile apps meant for specific purposes, like self destruction prevention apps. They seem to have the potential to save lives through timely intervention and help.

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"Stay Alive": Life-Saving Mobile Technologies

"Stay Alive" is intended as a free mobile application with only one goal in mind: to provide those at risk of suicide, and support those to whom they're close. Grassroots is a UK-based organization that runs this app. It is useful and has the very resources to ensure caught-up psychological support.

Major Features of The Stay Alive Application

Emergency Help Button: The app has a feature called "Get Help Now," which helps the user to connect immediately to the helpline.

Safety Plan: Users can personalize their safety plan for high-risk situations.

Circle of Trustworthy Persons: Users can create their list of people who could be contacted for relief.

Motivational Video and Content: Different motivation-related videos and content are availed for users.

How Can Such Apps Help to Prevent Suicide?

Mental health is yet another emerging problem. Depression among young students tends to worsen most of the time due to exam pressure, due to relationships, jobs, etc. Apps such as "Stay Alive", developed in a local language and the local context, can prove to be a very effective means of preventing.

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Mental Health Awareness Importance

Besides that, the use of these apps should be supplemented by some awareness regarding mental health that would help in suicide prevention. Families, friends, and society should come forward. Self destruction is not an answer; life could be much better if you have assistance on time.

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