Active Survivor vs STEPS Problem Solving Training

Active Survivor was created by a high schooler after she realized that she lacked the knowledge about what to do in the event of a school or workplace shooting. Active Survivor contains many features that educates users on the recommended course of action if they were to encounter gun violence. Features: - Information about how to be prepared for a shooting - Recommends a course of action in the event of a shooting - Recommendations based off the location of the shooter - Recommendations based off the materials a user might have around them - Additional resources on where you can find information about the best course of action in the event of a shooting also included - App crafted based on articles written by the Huffington Post and New York Times about this topic

STEPS (Steps To Effective Problem Solving) is a mobile app developed to help individuals apply the evidence-based problem-solving strategy taught in Problem-Solving Training (PST). PST is a metacognitive approach that teaches users a structured, step-by-step method (A-B-C-D-E-F) to break down challenges, set realistic goals, develop action plans, and evaluate outcomes. PST helps users avoid impulsive or discouraging problem-solving attempts and instead promotes self-efficacy through achievable, meaningful progress. Decades of research - including in traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and caregiver populations - support its ability to reduce distress, enhance independence, and improve problem-solving skills across diverse conditions and life challenges. The STEPS app brings this powerful strategy to users' fingertips, offering a low-cost, accessible, and scalable way to use the PST strategy independently. Designed with the cognitive and emotional needs of individuals with TBI in mind, the app also holds promise for anyone seeking a simple and effective tool to manage life's daily problems. STEPS supports personalized goal setting and real-time application of the PST method. STEPS was funded in-part by the US Department of Defense.