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Table 2 Strategies offered by the apps

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

Type of strategies

DM

(n = 20)

DM and SP

(n = 3)

SP

(n = 46)

Total

(n = 69)

Tracking of mood or suicidal thoughts

17 (85%)

1 (33%)

10 (22%)

28 (41%)

Safety plan development

2 (10%)

24 (52%)

26 (38%)

Offer activities to deter suicidal thoughts

15 (75%)

1 (33%)

17 (37%)

33 (48%)

Information and education

 Suicide-related

2 (10%)

3 (100%)

30 (65%)

35 (51%)

 Emergency contact information

20 (100%)

3 (100%)

42 (91%)

65 (94%)

Access to support networks

2 (10%)

1 (33%)

25 (54%)

28 (41%)

In-app access to emergency counseling

 By counselor

9 (20%)

9 (13%)

 By emergency helpline

9 (45%)

1 (33%)

36 (78%)

46 (67%)

  1. DM depression management, SP suicide prevention