Posted on Sep 6, 2022
The Virtual Hope Box | Suicide Prevention Resource Center
681
29
5
12
12
0
It's suicide prevention month and a good time to mention this resource available to all of us
A recent study found that a smartphone app was more effective than print materials at improving veterans’ ability to cope with unpleasant emotions and thoughts. The veterans in the study were in mental health treatment and had recently reported suicidal ideation. The app, called the Virtual Hope Box (VHB), is modeled on a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that uses a physical box containing things that remind patients of positive experiences, reasons for living, people who care about them, or coping resources.
A recent study found that a smartphone app was more effective than print materials at improving veterans’ ability to cope with unpleasant emotions and thoughts. The veterans in the study were in mental health treatment and had recently reported suicidal ideation. The app, called the Virtual Hope Box (VHB), is modeled on a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that uses a physical box containing things that remind patients of positive experiences, reasons for living, people who care about them, or coping resources.
The Virtual Hope Box | Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Posted from sprc.org
Suicide
Hope
Apps
Therapy
Mental Health
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 3
5
5
0
nothing breaks your heart more than to see soldiers take their own lives. I saw it twice because of dear john letters. It is a terrible waste
(5)
(0)
Lt Col Charlie Brown
I made it through six years of command with no suicides. Two people who trusted me enough to tell me and let me help. Both still here and doing okay.
I had to inform family members of other deaths, but none by suicide.
I had to inform family members of other deaths, but none by suicide.
(2)
(0)
MSG Greg Kelly
Lt Col Charlie Brown - You did good, losing a guy was one thing it left scars but having a guy lost by his own hand left scars of a different kind
(1)
(0)
5
5
0
Spread the word, the more people who use this means the more potential for this to help others. Praying for every one who feels lost and can't see a way to get help.
(5)
(0)
4
4
0
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google