The Virtual Hope Box | Suicide Prevention Resource Center

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.