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So, it's probably not realistic to assume this particular app will help. The chance that it will make an actual difference is probably pretty low. Is that reaso

So, it's probably not realistic to assume this particular app will help. The chance that it will make an actual difference is probably pretty low. Is that reason enough to dismiss the idea? Or to dismiss "apps" entirely as a possible tool for helping suicidal people? I said this below, but unless suicide is an area where you have more potential to cause harm than to do good, it seems like a worthwhile direction to spend resources.

ancarda 13y ago
>Is that reason enough to dismiss the idea? Usually, no. But we're not dealing with "will my photo sharing startup succeed?" >unless suicide is an area where you have more potential to cause harm than to do good It's extremely difficult to give good advice to a suicidal person. Almost everything can be interpreted as negative. Your dealing with someone who is in a dangerous mind set. Even telling someone "it'll get better" can make it worse. This is why I stressed the importance of experience. Some information: http://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/comments/1cep2h/psa_whats_wrong_with_posting_a_general_people/ http://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/comments/1cep2h/psa_wha...
aestra 13y ago
>but unless suicide is an area where you have more potential to cause harm than to do good, it seems like a worthwhile direction to spend resources. Um, yes, you have serious potential to cause serious harm.