Ripple Tool

Ripple Tool

Ripple Tools provide help to people who are considering self harm

What is Ripple Tool?
'Ripple Tool' is a Firefox browser extension aimed at aiding those struggling with their mental health. When a potentially harmful search is conducted on supported browsers, it presents the user with links to immediate mental health resources. These include telephone, text, webchat, and mobile app services available 24/7. The intent is to provide individuals with a message of hope during their time of vulnerability, providing much needed support and resources within their locality.
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Stats
Users: 665 ▲ 37
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.5.1 (Last updated: 2022-06-01)
Creation date: 2022-02-08
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 117.89K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Ripple Tools provide mental health sign posting, in browser R;pple exists to provide people with a voice, choice, empowerment and control at a time when they are most vulnerable.

The Ripple tool is a browser extension that provides mental health resources to people who are searching for harmful online content relating to self-harm or suicide on the Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go and Ask.com search engines.

The tool is available to be installed by an individual or integrated on mass within an organisation to provide an additional layer of mental health support for your people. The tool pops up over the search results when a search for a harmful keyword or phrase is conducted. This ensures that anyone experiencing a crisis or struggling with their mental health are provided with a message of hope and an opportunity to gain mental health support and resources in their locality (currently the The UK, Australia and New Zealand only) that they can call upon for immediate support.

Ripple provides people with a choice of mental health resources that work best for them, including 24/7 services over the telephone, text, webchat and mobile apps. To test the tool, simply type "ripple test" into your search bar.

Safety
Risk impact

Ripple Tool may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ripple Tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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