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Traditionally, predicting suicide risk has relied on long-term assessments, looking at factors over months or even years. This Harvard study introduces a new approach, using daily emotional check-ins via an app to identify immediate risk. This offers a much shorter, more precise window, potentially allowing for timely intervention when someone is most vulnerable.
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