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notOK is an app aimed to help consumers receive support from their network of trusted contacts by pressing a digital panic button in the app. Consumers start by inputting the contact information of trusted individuals, who are then sent a text where they can accept the invitation. When consumers press the app’s “notOK button”, their trusted contacts are notified that they are in need of support. Trusted contacts receive the location of that individual and are asked if they are able to or are unable to help. Once users are okay, they can press the green check button, which sends messages to their contacts letting them know they are now okay. The app also features additional mental health resources such as local warm lines or the Crisis Text Line.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or 1-800-273-8255
Available for iPhone Requires iOS 10 or later. Android 4.4 and up
Developer: Bug and Bee, LLC
Type of Treatment: Connect to a Peer, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety, Other
Target Audience: Not Specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play, Web
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of notOK
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