WellWell - an app for suicidal people to instantly say how they are feeling and feel a little better in the process of talking to someone who truly cares.

**Trigger warning - suicide.**<br><br>*Sorry if this is so wordy. I’m tired and can’t sleep.* <br><br>I’ve never been the entrepreneurial type, but I’ve recently had a terrible personal experience along with the loss of a friend of a friend and put together this idea that may help people instantly say how they’re feeling in their darkest moments. In the process, they’d instantly be connected to someone who not only is trained to help them but truly cares. <br><br>I have no idea about how to go about patenting an app but I can’t imagine something like this doesn’t already exist but it also doesn’t seem like there’s anything quite like this out there. <br><br>\---------<br><br>I know this is long but a little background on how I got this idea. I recently had a major burnout and had a very suicidal episode. I recently lost my job and at the time had no one to call. Enter Sarah, a crisis counselor who I had never spoken to before but I felt more calm and satiated than I had in a long time. I don’t know what she did but she seemed like she cared about me like I was her very own son. I knew she didn’t of course but that’s what I want to give to suicidal people - that feeling of actual love and care. So here’s the idea:<br><br>\---------<br><br>\*\*WellWell\*\*: An app that instantly connects users to a counselor, therapist, or trusted listener who is educated with suicide prevention who will truly care about you when you’re at your darkest moment. <br><br>\---------<br><br>\*\*How it works:\*\* <br><br>\*\*1.\*\* Users download the app <br><br>\*\*2.\*\* Users will swipe left or right and will instantly have to answer how they’re feeling about from a variety of basic emotions - happy, sad, anxious, etc. <br><br>\*\*3.\*\* Users will then instantly be connected to someone who is going to listen to them with the intent to show them love and care for at least 10 minutes. If they don’t feel better, they can instantly connect again. <br><br>\*\*4.\*\* Counselors will be available from a variety of locations and time zones to ensure users will always have someone to speak to. <br><br>\*\*5.\*\* Counselors will have to undergo a training process to be shown how to connect with users and give them a feeling of validation and pride. <br><br>\*\*6.\*\* Users, if they feel comfortable, will be able to schedule recurring check-ins with a trusted listener. <br><br>\----------<br><br>\*\*Benefits:\*\*<br><br>\*\*1.\*\* Speed of service: Unlike other services, there won’t be a long wait between connecting to a trusted listener and having to tell them how you’re feeling. <br><br>\*\*2.\*\* Counselor training: Counselors will specifically be trained on suicide prevention and the process of active listening with intent to show love and care. <br><br>\*\*3.\*\* Accessibility: Someone will always be available to speak to you. <br><br>\----------<br><br>I know this is a big idea but if anyone has any thoughts or would like to help I’d love to hear them. You can reach out by commenting or by direct message. Please share if you know anyone who would be interested. <br><br>Sorry if this is so long.