A new mental health mobile app is supporting teens and young adults making decisions in crisis. The 'Be Safe' app was purchased by the Lambton-Kent public and St. Clair Catholic District School Boards with help from the Canadian Mental Health Association. Separate board Director of Education Dan Parr says they wanted a technology medium appealing to younger generations. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dan-2-Focus-learning.mp3"][/audio] The app was developed by mindyourmind, an award winning, not-for-profit mental health program that engages youth, young adults and the professionals who serve them. It allows users to make a safety plan and gives them options for getting help by empowering them to reach out safely.
High School students Katie Brandon Wheeler and Bridget Peters demonstrating the Be Safe app Oct. 5, 2015. (Photo by Simon Crouch) 
