APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Qualitative Study of the Experience Using the Breaking the Silence App to Address Suicide Stigma, Literacy, and Help-Seeking
- Maitena Pierantonelli
- Adriana Mira
Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain - Tamara Escrivá-Martínez
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain - Tamara Escrivá-Martínez
Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain - Rebeca Diego-Pedro
Faculty of Health Sciences - Rosa Banos
Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain - Rosa Banos
Polibienestar Research Institute, Valencia, Spain - Rosa Banos
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain - Alba Jiménez-Díaz
Polibienestar Research Institute. University of Valencia, Spain
Abstract
We explored participants’ experiences using BreakSi, a mobile app to reduce suicide stigma and improve literacy and help-seeking. Seven users completed qualitative interviews analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research. Findings indicated a positive overall experience, perceived usefulness, increased empathy, and greater perceived confidence in providing support.
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