Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
Free
2.7for iPhone, iPad and more
7.3
6 Ratings
Two Penguins Studios LLC
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2.9 MB
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Jul 27, 2021
Update Date
Medical
Category
4+
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About Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
WHAT IS A SAFETY PLAN?
A safety plan is a list of coping strategies and social supports that people can use when they are in a suicidal crisis or very distressed. It helps them not act on their suicidal feelings. The plan is brief, is in the individuals’ own words, and is easy to read. It is an emergency plan for suicide crises.
WHO SHOULD HAVE A SAFETY PLAN?
Anyone who gets suicidal and wants help feeling better and less suicidal.
Clinicians can collaborate with individuals to develop the safety plan. Individuals can also develop plans on their own.
IMPLEMENTING THE SAFETY PLAN
There are 6 Steps involved in the development of a Safety Plan.
Step 1: Warning Signs
List warning signs of a suicide crisis. Include specific thoughts, images, thinking processes, mood, and/or behaviors
Step 2: Internal Coping Strategies
List activities that can be done without anyone else involved to cope and distract from suicidal thoughts, e.g. going online, listening to calming music, talking a walk, watching television.
Step 3: Social Contacts and Social Settings That May Distract from the Crisis
List individuals and safe social settings that can distract and support the individual. Discussion of suicidal feelings are not included here.
Step 4: Family Members or Friends Who May Offer Help
List family members and/or friends who can help with the suicidal crisis. Discussion of suicidal feelings can be included here.
Step 5: Professionals and Agencies to Contact for Help
List important health professionals, local ER, crisis line number
Step 6: Making the Environment Safe
Identify how to restrict/remove access to lethal means.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS AFTER THE PLAN IS DEVELOPED?
ASSESS the likelihood that the overall safety plan will be used.
Problem solve to identify barriers or obstacles to using the plan. Determine how to eliminate them.
REVIEW the plan periodically to determine whether the plan needs to be revised.
The Safety Plan app was developed with permission from Stanley & Brown (2012). Developers: Barbara Stanley, Gregory K. Brown, and Padraic Doyle. New York State Office of Mental Health.
A safety plan is a list of coping strategies and social supports that people can use when they are in a suicidal crisis or very distressed. It helps them not act on their suicidal feelings. The plan is brief, is in the individuals’ own words, and is easy to read. It is an emergency plan for suicide crises.
WHO SHOULD HAVE A SAFETY PLAN?
Anyone who gets suicidal and wants help feeling better and less suicidal.
Clinicians can collaborate with individuals to develop the safety plan. Individuals can also develop plans on their own.
IMPLEMENTING THE SAFETY PLAN
There are 6 Steps involved in the development of a Safety Plan.
Step 1: Warning Signs
List warning signs of a suicide crisis. Include specific thoughts, images, thinking processes, mood, and/or behaviors
Step 2: Internal Coping Strategies
List activities that can be done without anyone else involved to cope and distract from suicidal thoughts, e.g. going online, listening to calming music, talking a walk, watching television.
Step 3: Social Contacts and Social Settings That May Distract from the Crisis
List individuals and safe social settings that can distract and support the individual. Discussion of suicidal feelings are not included here.
Step 4: Family Members or Friends Who May Offer Help
List family members and/or friends who can help with the suicidal crisis. Discussion of suicidal feelings can be included here.
Step 5: Professionals and Agencies to Contact for Help
List important health professionals, local ER, crisis line number
Step 6: Making the Environment Safe
Identify how to restrict/remove access to lethal means.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS AFTER THE PLAN IS DEVELOPED?
ASSESS the likelihood that the overall safety plan will be used.
Problem solve to identify barriers or obstacles to using the plan. Determine how to eliminate them.
REVIEW the plan periodically to determine whether the plan needs to be revised.
The Safety Plan app was developed with permission from Stanley & Brown (2012). Developers: Barbara Stanley, Gregory K. Brown, and Padraic Doyle. New York State Office of Mental Health.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.7
Last updated on Jul 27, 2021
Old Versions
Bug fixes and improvements
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Version History
2.7
Jul 27, 2021
Bug fixes and improvements
2.4
Jun 22, 2021
Removed the need to register and log in.
2.3
Jun 20, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- new PDF sharing
- new username/login/registration flow
- new PDF sharing
- new username/login/registration flow
2.2
Jun 20, 2018
- new login flow and new registration
- new ability to share PDFs
- new ability to share PDFs
2.1
Jun 14, 2018
- New PDF plans
- New Ability to share plans
- New usernames and login
- New Ability to share plans
- New usernames and login
2.0
Jun 14, 2018
- New login/registration
- Easier sharing of plans
- PDF sharing of Safety Plans
- Easier sharing of plans
- PDF sharing of Safety Plans
1.1
Jan 17, 2014
Universal version, Facebook login, and UI updates
1.0
Sep 7, 2013
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iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Stanley-Brown Safety Plan supports English
