The award-winning distrACT app provides trusted information and links to support people who self-harm and may feel suicidal.
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The distrACT app has won the British Medical Association ‘Patient Information Award 2019’ for well-being.
The app offers total privacy and can be used offline to:
- find out about self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- discover self-help techniques and safer alternatives to self-harms
- explore the ‘chill zone’ with links to resources that can make you feel better, such as films, books and online videos
- access details about available services and support – all in one place
- know what to do in a crisis or emergency
Users can feel safe and secure because no sign-up is required, and the app does not collect any personal data.
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