On the occasion of World Health Day, the FondaMental Foundation announces the launch of Before Anyone Else (BAE), a free mobile application intended for young people aged 12 to 17 experiencing suicidal thoughts or behavior. Communiqué.
Developed by the FondaMental Foundation with the Montpellier University Hospital (Pr. Philippe Courtet), INSERM (Dr. Margot Morgiève), the Robert Debré University Hospital (Dr. Vincent Trebossen), with the support of the ASMA association (Dr. David Soffer) and the Île-de-France Region as part of a Question of Major Interest on the mental health of young people, the application allows adolescents to monitor their emotional state and to build, with their loved ones, a concrete action plan to better manage difficult times.
Since the pandemic, the FondaMental Foundation has warned of the persistent deterioration in the mental health of young peoplemarked by high levels of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Thanks to the support from the Île-de-France Regionit developed, as part of a Matter of Major Interest, a set of concrete tools to help young Ile-de-France residents faced with these difficulties, such as MyMood or the LENA platform.
An application designed by experts, with and for young people
With BAEthe Foundation is taking a new step by offering a free app to help teens facing suicidal thoughts to better understand their emotional state, to identify warning signs and to quickly mobilize their loved ones or caregivers in the event of a crisis. The app complements existing medical and psychological support, offering a concrete and accessible daily support.
BAE was developed by a multidisciplinary team made up of psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists, in collaboration with young people who have experienced suicidal ideas or behavior, et under the impetus of Philippe Courtet, professor of psychiatry at the University of Montpellier and researcher at the FondaMental Foundation.
A secure system to strengthen the adolescent–parent–caregiver bond
BAE allows the adolescent to monitor your condition on a daily basis and of create a vigilance plan in collaboration with his parents and his doctor.
The application is based on a triad of connected profiles: the adolescent, the parent and, if necessary, the healthcare professional. Each user can track and share information in a controlled and secure manner, thus strengthening dialogue and family and medical support. The adolescent can decide, at each stage, what he wants to share with his trusted entourage.
A tailor-made action plan to face difficult times
When registering, the teenager is invited to fill out his personal space to identify your warning signs (triggers, thoughts or emotions at risk, etc.), choose your trusted peopleand organize a action plan in conjunction with his parents and his doctor including emotional regulation strategies, treatments, but also films, music or places that are reassuring for him.
The application offers several features:
- Daily and spontaneous self-assessments allowing the emotional state of the user to be measured and signs of distress to be detected.
- A list of personal projects to write down your motivating projects and keep track of your positive activities.
- A personalized action planwith six interactive modules: contacting a loved one, relaxation exercises, positive memories, reassuring places, music and favorite films/series.
- Quick access to help: an “I need help” button allows you to quickly contact loved ones or the emergency services (3114 or SAMU).
- A newspaperto allow the user to freely write their daily thoughts, emotions and experiences
Important : BAE does not replace medical or psychological monitoring. The application’s responses are not analyzed in real time by a healthcare professional. In case of distress, it is recommended to contact 3114 immediately.
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Download BAE on Android
Press release of April 7, 2026.
