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By Dana Anderson
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Make a plan, get support to stop suicidal thoughts.
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My3 - Support Network
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
To use MY3 - SUPPORT NETWORK, first allow the app to access your device's contacts. This is a "core feature" of this app, so it must be enabled. Select three of your contacts that you could reach out to in a moment of suicidal thoughts. As per the app, "These should be people who you trust, and who know you have had past thoughts about suicide." To add a contact, select "add contact" from your home screen and choose a contact from your address book. Icons on the main page include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and 911. To create a safety plan, tap "Get Started" and follow the instructions. The resources section can help users find help specific to veterans, LGBTQ youth, suicide attempt survivors, and more.
Is It Any Good?
While no tech can substitute for in-person support, this app provides valuable tools for suicide prevention. My3 - Support Network helps users think ahead -- at a time when they're not in crisis -- to create a safety plan and avoid entering crisis mode. The app also prompts users to choose three safe people to contact if the safety plan isn't working and they're struggling with suicidal thoughts that they can't manage on their own. It's clear that My3 - Support Network was created by mental health professionals (The Mental Health Association of New York City) who have a lot of knowledge about the important questions, information, and thoughts that those who struggle with suicidal thoughts need to have at their fingertips in moments of crisis.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to select the three people for the core contact list on My3 - Support Network. The app developer suggests that the people selected should be trusted and should already know that the user struggles with suicidal thoughts.
Talk about the value of working through the safety plan template on My3 - Support Network. How does having a safety plan help?
If your kid struggles with mental health issues, check out Common Sense Media's Mental Health parent resources page.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Skills : Emotional Development : handling stress , moving beyond obstacles , self-awareness , Responsibility & Ethics : making wise decisions , Health & Fitness : mental health
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : September 8, 2017
- Genre : Utilities
- Publisher : Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc.
- Version : 5.2.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 8.0 or later; Android 4.0 and up
- Last updated : February 16, 2020
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