Within this groundbreaking research initiative we've analyzed data from over 100 loaned devices & uncovered truths that challenge assumptions about suicide prevention.
First and foremost, to the families who have entrusted us with your loved ones’ devices. And with them, the most intimate fragments of their final chapters. We begin with the only words that matter: We see you. We see your loss, your love, and your extraordinary courage.
We also much acknowledge that the Black Box Project exists because extraordinary partners believed in an unconventional approach to understanding suicide. Their contributions have transformed a bold vision into a functioning reality that now serves families across the nation.
After analyzing data from over 100 donated devices, we’ve uncovered truths that challenge fundamental assumptions about suicide prevention. The most profound discovery: those at highest risk often maintain perfect facades in their external communications while their private digital behavior screams for help. This stark divergence between internal and external digital personas explains why so many suicides seem to “come out of nowhere”. We’ve been looking in the wrong places.
Access the full white paper to learn more about these first findings and our future plans for Black Box Project.