New app sends suicide prevention tools to teens in moments of crisis

This study tests an updated version of the BRITE app, called ViraBrite, which sends suicide safety planning materials and coping skills to teens when they are feeling high emotional distress. Twenty teens who have recently attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts with a plan will use the app for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if these just-in-time alerts increase how often teens engage with the app and its safety tools.