SERO Suicide prevention
The award-winning SERO app enables individuals at risk of suicide and their families to take appropriate suicide prevention measures at any time. SERO was developed on behalf of the Lucerne Psychiatry by the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in collaboration with MIDATA.
For those affected, the app offers a safety plan that can be shared with designated contacts, the ability to store and directly contact personal contacts, a digital self-assessment tool for suicide risk (PRISM™-S), and a list of crisis hotlines as a contact option.
Family members and designated contacts have access to a shared safety plan, a resource plan, and conversation tips. The image of the current suicide risk generated by the app can be easily and directly sent to trusted individuals or therapeutic professionals if needed.
The SERO app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store. The app is part of the SERO project supported by Health Promotion Switzerland.
Lea Meier et al. (2022). SERO – A New Mobile App for Suicide Prevention. Healthcare of the Future.