The brain freezes under shock: what do we actually know? — separate note
Medical shock, acute stress and everyday “freezing”: mixed evidence, individual variation and cautious design implications.
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Emergency situations
What to do, and what not to do, when a safety signal is missing or an alert comes in: calm, proportionate protocols.
If the phone cannot be reached, no button is enough
Limits of manual systems and how to combine a wearable device, environment, connectivity, contacts and agreed visits.
Read the guideConscious after a fall: ask for help without false promises
Prudent steps for requesting help under official health guidance, with a phone or wearable, contacts and explicit technical limits.
Read the guideSmoke or gas smell: get safe first
With smoke or possible gas, follow fire, utility and local authority guidance first: move to safety as directed and call from a safe place before using chat or apps.
Read the guideSOS confirmation and countdown for accidental sends
A confirmation or short countdown can allow cancellation and reduce accidental taps, but adds friction: it must be visible, accessible and match the actual My Safe Circle flow.
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