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The study aims to explore how young people and professionals perceive and utilize digital tools for managing suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

January 25, 2026Health ExpectationsOpen Access

Reducing the ‘Silence Between Sessions’: A Qualitative Study on Youth and Professionals' Perspectives on Digital Tools for Suicide Prevention

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ECElise R. CarrotteThe University of Melbourne IBIndia Bellairs‐WalshThe University of Melbourne SHSarah HetrickUniversity of Auckland

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Qualitative study explores perceptions of digital tools in suicide prevention among youth and professionals, suggesting improvements for implementation.

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The study aims to explore how young people and professionals perceive and utilize digital tools for managing suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
Conducted qualitative interviews with young people aged 18-25 and professionals with expertise in youth suicide.
Analyzed interview transcripts using reflexive thematic analysis.
Identified key themes and sub-themes related to digital tool usage and perceptions.
Identified three main themes: bridging gaps in support, user experience during crises, and digital tool implementation challenges.
Noted sub-themes including unique opportunities for prevention and concerns about privacy and risk management.
Highlighted the need for user-friendly, adaptable, and personalized digital tools to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

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Carrotte et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2eafeba4585c2d6e5b2 https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70572

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Qualitative study explores perceptions of digital tools in suicide prevention among youth and professionals, suggesting improvements for implementation.

Reducing the ‘Silence Between Sessions’: A Qualitative Study on Youth and Professionals' Perspectives on Digital Tools for Suicide Prevention

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Reducing the ‘Silence Between Sessions’: A Qualitative Study on Youth and Professionals' Perspectives on Digital Tools for Suicide Prevention

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