Facebook is rolling out more resources now, including advice and support, to people who may be dealing with suicidal thoughts. The social network consulted with those who have survived self-injury or have experience with suicide, as well as mental health organizations like Forefront, Now Matters Now, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Save.org. People will be able to report to Facebook that a friend may be in danger, and the next time said friend logs in, a new notification will appear from Facebook asking the person to connect with an expert or a friend for support, as well as tips and advice to work through their feelings. The person who reported the post will also receive notifications to call the friend or reach out to a profession at a suicide hotline support. Nice One facebook
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Facebook is rolling out more resources now, including advice and support, to people who may be dealing with suicidal thoughts. The social network consulted with those who have survived self-injury or have experience with suicide, as well as mental health organizations like Forefront, Now Matters Now, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Save.org. People will be able to report to Facebook that a friend may be in danger, and the next time said friend logs in, a new notification will appear from Facebook asking the person to connect with an expert or a friend for support, as well as tips and advice to work through their feelings. The person who reported the post will also receive notifications to call the friend or reach out to a profession at a suicide hotline support. Nice One facebook
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