{"id":17561,"date":"2026-08-14T12:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripplesuicideprevention.com\/charity-ripple-suicide-prevention-homepage\/protect-yourself\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:10:12","slug":"protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ripplesuicideprevention.com\/en\/chariti\/protect-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Free for individuals<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Find hope in your most vulnerable online moments<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Stay safe online with Ripple BrowserShield - an invisible layer of protection for harmful online searches.<\/p>\n

If a search suggests you may be going through a difficult time or looking for information about self-harm or suicide, BrowserShield gently intercepts the journey, giving you a moment to pause and guiding you towards free mental health support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Private and secure by design. Free and ready to install today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A SAFER ONLINE SPACE<\/h6><\/div><\/div>\n\n

An extra layer of protection<\/span> when you need it<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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We often search the Internet when we\u2019re looking for answers. Some of those searches happen during difficult moments \u2014 when we\u2019re overwhelmed, struggling to cope, or when we feel we have no one to turn to.<\/p>\n

BrowserShield is there for those moments.\u00a0It works silently on your personal laptop or desktop computer, responding only when it identifies online searches associated with suicide, self-harm and other topics that may indicate you\u2019re experiencing a difficult or vulnerable moment.<\/p>\n

It is there to protect you, give you hope and guide you to the support you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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720K<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

people\u00a0die\u00a0by\u00a0suicide every year,\u00a0worldwide<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

WHO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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cause of death for people under 35 and men under 50 in the UK\u00a0is suicide<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Invisible protection<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Stay safe online<\/span> with Ripple BrowserShield<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Enable early intervention and support for yourself online \u2013 easily and at no cost<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ripple\u00a0BrowserShield\u00a0\u2013\u2028 Free\u00a0and\u00a0ready to install\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Ripple BrowserShield provides free browser-based protection on home laptops and computers and is ready to install today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1.9M+<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How Ripple saves lives<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Simple. Safe. <\/span>Secure.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

BrowserShield\u00a0responds when\u00a0high-risk\u00a0searches linked to self-harm\u00a0or suicide\u00a0are made, guiding you towards free mental health and crisis support.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u00a0works\u00a0safely\u00a0and\u00a0invisibly on home laptops and computers without\u00a0collecting personal data or tracking browsing activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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You search online for harmful content<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Ripple BrowserShield identifies high-risk search terms related to suicide or self-harm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Calm screen intercepts the search <\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

A message of hope and a breathing exercise appear on your screen. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Your child is guided towards support <\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Free helplines and mental health services are shown, with encouragement to seek help.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Privacy by design<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

No personal data collected or browsing history stored<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Built to the highest standards<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

ISO 27001 \u2022 ISO 9001 \u2022 Cyber Essentials<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bridges the gap between a moment of risk and the mental health support available\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Real-time protection for searches related to self-harm, suicide, substance misuse, gambling, LGBTIQ+ struggles and more\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cAs a mother of someone who has been at that point in their life, I\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0thank you enough for the work you are doing and the lives that have changed because of it. Knowing there is a tool like\u00a0this\u00a0so no one gets a call to give them the worst news of their lives is amazing.\u00a0I am in awe.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\"I lost my son at 20 years of age to\u00a0suicide\u00a0and I too discovered that he had researched methods on the Internet. Your ingenious app will throw a lifeline to those who are at risk and intervene in a positive way. This is the most uplifting\u00a0news I have had in a long\u00a0time\u00a0and I thank you whole heartedly\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u201cI just wanted to say what an amazing project this is. My daughter attempted\u00a0to take her own life last year but thankfully she is still here with us. In the depth of the loss you are experiencing, you have managed to promote something to help others. Such an amazing idea.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u00a0<\/h6><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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BrowserShield FAQ<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n