Suicide prevention and depression apps' suicide risk assessment and management: a systematic assessment of adherence to clinical guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are an estimated 800,000 suicides per year globally, and approximately 16,000,000 suicide attempts. Mobile apps may help address the unmet needs of people at risk. We assessed adherence of suicide prevention advice in depression management and suicide prevention apps to six evidence-based clinical guideline recommendations: mood and suicidal thought tracking, safety plan development, recommendation of activities to deter suicidal thoughts, information and education, access to support networks, and access to emergency counseling.

Methods

A systematic assessment of depression and suicide prevention apps available in Google Play and Apple's App Store was conducted. Apps were identified by searching 42matters in January 2019 for apps launched or updated since Ja

SUBMITTER: Martinengo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6921471 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature