Stephen Hays
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#54 - How to Use Technology to Prevent Suicide with Amanda Johnstone, Founder of "Be a Looper"
#54 - How to Use Technology to Prevent Suicide with Amanda Johnstone, Founder of "Be a Looper"
#54 - How to Use Technology to Prevent Suicide with Amanda Johnstone, Founder of "Be a Looper"
Monday 15th June 2020
Amanda Johnstone talks about her app Be a Looper and how it uses technology to prevent suicide and encourage vulnerability on the Stigma Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Amanda Johnstone: Harnessing Tech to Save Lives with Be a Looper
Role modeling vulnerability is one of the evidence-based neuroscience pillars that we've built into the app, and it suggests that when I share how I'm feeling, it lowers those barriers to communicating distress.
What if your phone could help save a life? In this episode, Stephen Hays chats with Amanda Johnstone, the innovative mind behind Be a Looper, a groundbreaking app designed to prevent suicide. Amanda, an award-winning social impact technologist from Australia, shares her journey and the inspiration behind creating Be a Looper.
The app, which has been globally recognized for its efforts in suicide prevention, allows users to check in with their support network daily, fostering a culture of openness and vulnerability. Amanda and Stephen dive deep into the features of the app, which lets users add up to five people to their network and rate their emotions without collecting personal data. They discuss the importance of role modeling vulnerability and how it can break down barriers to communicating distress.
Amanda also highlights the significance of authenticity and connectivity in promoting mental wellness. This episode is packed with practical insights and heartfelt stories that underscore the power of technology in making a real difference in mental health.