The R;pple effect: How personal loss led to life-saving tech
Episode description
In the first episode of Series 15 we meet Alice Hendy MBE, CEO and founder of R;pple Suicide Prevention and a recent University of Portsmouth honorary graduate.
Alice set up the charity from scratch after losing her brother to suicide in November 2020. Drawing on her cybersecurity background, she created R;pple - an innovative digital tool that intercepts harmful online searches and guides individuals to free mental health support.
This episode explores how personal experience can drive innovation, the power of refusing to accept that things cannot be better, and how one person's determination to prevent other families from experiencing their loss has created a global safety net for those in crisis.
Content note: This episode deals with suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners. Support resources are available here: Get Support | Helplines and Resources | R;pple
Production team:
Robyn Austin-Montague
Lauren Harrison
Music:
Emotional and Uplifting by bdProductions
Learn more:
R;pple: Crisis Intervention | Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth
Alice Hendy MBE | University of Portsmouth
Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth
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