distrACT

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What is it?

Wellbeing Tools
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App
  • An app providing self-harm & suicide prevention information.
  • Created by doctors & self-harm / suicide prevention experts.
  • Includes a ‘Chill Zone’ section for relaxation.

Here's more detail

Published: 22/02/21

The distrACT app gives you easy, quick and discreet access to information and advice about self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

The content has been created by doctors and experts in self-harming and suicide prevention. 

How can I get it?

You can download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Love the chill zone section and well laid out. :-)
Apple App Store User
Lots of good resources. Easy to operate. Would recommend.

Google Play User
This app is professional, well-thought out and structured and is a must if you are concerned about self-harm or feeling suicidal and don’t know what to do next. I highly recommend it.
Apple App Store User

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