ReliefLink: A Preventative Mobile Toolkit for Follow-Up Care of Psychiatric Patients

ReliefLink: A Preventative Mobile Toolkit for Follow-Up Care of Psychiatric Patients

The purpose of this study is to increase use and availability, as well as assess the feasibility of the ReliefLink (RL) application for use in conjunction with standard care to promote psychological health and prevent suicidal behavior.

The aims of this study of ReliefLink application are to determine the utility of ReliefLink self-reports of suicidal ideation, negative emotions, loneliness, subjective well-being, flourishing, mental toughness, positive emotions, learned optimism, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. Additional aims are to evaluate the impact of ReliefLink on perceived access to/usage of care and resources and to explore participant acceptance of ReliefLink as a technological support for standard treatment through human systems engineering of treatment plan adherence and user interview.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Enrolled as patients seeking behavioral health treatment through the Grady Health System
• Speak English
• Sought inpatient and/or outpatient treatment with Grady Health System following a suicide attempt or ideation.
• Has personal access to a functioning iPhone and service plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Has significant cognitive impairments.
• Is actively psychotic or has an imminently life-threatening medical/psychiatric condition per provider evaluation.