SXSW 2012 - Suicide Mission: How Text Messages Can Save Lives

Suicide Mission: How Text Messages Can Save Lives
Event	Interactive 2011
Format	Solo
Organizer	Christopher Hall – HealthCentral
Description	You’re twice as likely to die by your own hand than by the hand of somebody else, in the United States. You’re also twice as likely to send and receive a text message over a phone call. Witness the intersection of modern medicine and technology, and learn how text messages are revolutionizing the treatment of mood disorders in America.
Questions Answered	How are simple, SMS reminders reducing suicides in the United States and saving lives? What steps are necessary for health care providers to prescribe an SMS program? What resources are available to bridge the technology gap for those who cannot afford to text? How is data helping doctors perform in their jobs better? How do thousands of texts per day lead to better drug effectiveness data?
Level	Intermediate
Category	Health
Tags	mhealth, sms, suicide

Suicide Mission: How Text Messages Can Save Lives