Fortitude VR is an innovative virtual reality-based intervention designed to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences for suicide prevention. This program helps youth understand the complexities of mental health and suicide by offering a comprehensive approach that integrates evidence-based strategies for recognizing, managing, and reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. With engaging scenarios, interactive content, and guided exercises, the program focuses on increasing awareness, developing coping skills, and creating a supportive environment for those in need.
Fortitude VR introduces youth with key information on suicide to help improve resiliency. This includes a look into the data on prevalence and discusses the importance of understanding terms to help in recognizing and addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Fortitude VR teaches youth how to identify warning signs and triggers of suicidal thoughts, and how triggers affect our thoughts, emotions, physiological responses, and behaviors, highlighting the interconnectedness of these factors in developing suicidal ideation.
Provides information on various crisis services available, such as local community services, emergency departments, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). It emphasizes the importance of seeking help from trusted adults or professionals when experiencing active suicidal thoughts.
Introduces various evidence-based coping strategies, grouped under the acronym TIPP (Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Paired Muscle Relaxation), and encourages the practice of mindfulness and gratitude to help manage intense emotions and prevent suicidal ideation.
96% improvement in coping skills knowledge.
100% prefer Fortitude VR over traditional suicide awareness.
Utilizes proven evidence-CBT and DBT suicide awareness strategies.
92% of teachers reported the program effectively supports their classroom mental health initiatives.
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