Sussex Cricket Club has become the first cricket club to implement the digital crisis intervention tool, R;pple.
The club, the oldest professional sports club in the world, has installed the R;pple browser extension on all staff computers to provide an additional layer of online protection for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
R;pple is an award-winning tool designed to intercept distressing internet searches related to suicide and self-harm.
When a user searches for harmful content, R;pple discreetly intervenes, guiding them through a breathing exercise and signposting to free, 24/7 mental health support services and resources.
Read the full article here